Jon Purizhansky | Buffalo News, New York

The United States has been experiencing a labor shortage crisis in recent years. The shortage is being felt across many industries, from healthcare to hospitality to construction, and is creating challenges for businesses and consumers alike. While the causes of this labor shortage are complex and multifaceted, according to Jon Purizhansky , the CEO of Joblio Inc ( www.Joblio.co ) there is one solution that has the potential to address the issue: hiring refugees and new Americans. Joblio is a technology powered social impact enterprise that brings transparency and human rights into the industry of global labor migration and refugee movements. A Recipient of the Excellence in Human Rights protection award, Jon Purizhansky is a globally recognized subject matter expert within the space of global migration. Jon Purizhansky points that one of the main causes of the labor shortage crisis is the demographic shift in the United States. The baby boomer generation is retirin...

  In previous blogs, we’ve touched upon the importance of the UN’s Sustainable development goals when it comes to building a better, more equitable future for all. While the goals are altruistic, their implementation will also benefit businesses of all sizes moving forward. With that in mind, here are just some of the ways in which the SDG’s can help you to grow your business. The SDG’s can solve the staffing crisis.  Canada is currently facing a rather alarming staffing crisis. For example, “There were 34,315 vacant nursing jobs in Canada at the end of 2021, a 133% increase from 2019” As these figures are reflected in just about every industry, it’s clear that the problem isn’t going to go away on its own. “By working to uphold the UN’s aim to “promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all”, business owners can find new ways to fill these vacancies, such as by hiring foreign talent or ref...