Dear fellow employers, looks like market forces are saying that a lot of ya'll need to increase your rates of pay.

I run a small nonprofit, I understand the costs of insurance/taxes, etc. But folks need to be paid livable wages.

If you can't find help, it's because the job is not attractive and people have choices.

People aren't lazy but between lack of childcare and the fact that we are still in a pandemic, you need to up your game to attract folks.

You have choices, but if you are still choosing not to treat humans with respect, no, people don't want to work for you.

At my org, @CCIBoston I have been hiring folks, we recently brought on a ft project lead, and I am now hiring for a communications coordinator and an admin assist, pt positions. But I have had no shortage of applicants.

First off, at @CCIBoston a ft work week is 25-32 hours a week. Everyone also has PTO, part time folks too.

There are a ways we can show appreciation, even if we are a small org w/limited resources.

During the pandemic, I have increased the amount of PTO, because I know we are all dealing with stress and trauma and given our work, we must acknowledge these things.

Point of this rant, I am tired of employers griping, I run a nonprofit and we can treat people humanely.