In a recent study of 1,000 supply chain and logistics leaders in Europe and North America to better understand the challenges associated with the current workforce, 56 per cent of respondents said warehouse operations suffer from the most resource shortages.
The study also revealed that 37 per cent of respondents are experiencing high workforce shortages and 58 per cent believe these shortages have impacted customer service.
Many industry experts blame these shortages on the pandemic when millions left the workforce during the “Great Resignation.”
According to Statistics Canada, the Great Resignation left close to one million job vacancies in Canada, 80 per cent more than in 2019. In 2024, more employees are eyeing job switches than in 2022. The Financial Post reported that a quarter of Canadian employees say they are very or extremely likely to quit their jobs and find new employment. Warehousing jobs for skilled professionals in Canada are in high demand due to the expanding e-commerce industry.
