New England Sports Turf Managers Association President Chris McGinty reflected on the challenge of finding good employees, citing the COVID-19 pandemic and other concerns, noting:

“It’s a tough market with many factors impacting the labor shortage. A record low unemployment rate, long-term effects of the pandemic, Baby Boomers retiring at an accelerated pace, to name just a few. All of which is a challenge for our departments and facilities as we work to engage and retain qualified staff.”

For Chris McGinty’s full President’s Message, see the Spring 2024 issue of New England Blade magazine – https://theturfzone.com/nestma/?ascat=76&sub=issue&issue_id=8640&rti=true&dep=1