That’s what I’m thinking. Fundamentally, people will come if enough is offered.
The business needs to decide if staying in business means paying more for workers or not paying too much. At least some costs were cut this year due to the Tax Bill.
Making and keeping a profit is hard. you could easily make a deficit by paying too much, or by not having enough skilled workers to get your product made and sold.
Bottom line I think they need to offer more and they’ll get the workers they need.
Perhaps spend a little more on training those who would work, but don’t yet have the skills.
Reaching deeper into training will need to be part of an answer, once cherries are picked.