April 09, 2021 | Chart
As in-person services began re-opening in early 2021, blue-collar and manual services occupations grew rapidly in demand and remain elevated (Chart below). Built-up demand following months of state-imposed restrictions resulted in the need for more workers to provide these services. This high demand is likely a major cause of recruiting difficulties many employers are experiencing in 2021.
Demand for blue collar and manual services jobs grew rapidly in 2021 and remain high
Number of new online job ads, 4-week moving average, February 2020=100 Source: The Conference Board®-Burning Glass® Help Wanted OnLine® (HWOL) data series