Description
The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) conducted this study to assess the labor challenges affecting its members and the broader industry. The goal was to understand the experiences and expectations of businesses in the industry regarding their hiring needs.
Drawing on insights from 412 kitchen and bath professionals, the NKBA’s Skilled Labor Study reveals that a shortage of skilled workerforce is significantly impacting the kitchen and bath sector. This labor shortage is not only hindering recruitment but also causing delays in project start and completion dates, as well as driving up construction and renovation costs.
Beyond highlighting the extent of recruitment and hiring challenges faced by Kitchen and Bath Professionals, the report also pinpoints the hardest-to-fill positions, recruitment and retention strategies, and other key findings.
Key Takeaways
Some of the findings of the report include:
- 58% of K&B businesses are currently experiencing a moderate or severe skilled labor shortage, up from 41% five years ago.
- Lack of skilled and experienced workers is the top barrier most businesses are facing when recruiting skilled workforce.
- Over a third of businesses (35%) have invested in digital tools and software to reduce the strain on existing staff.
Additional Topics Covered
- Most prominent reasons for voluntary turnover
- Most common hiring solutions employers are trying
- Skilled positions professionals report the highest need for
- Strategies currently employed for bridging the gap in skilled positions
