Some chains are turning to large-scale hiring events to screen swaths of candidates at once, with perks like cash just for showing up and drive-thru interviews at some stores. Nearly half of all US restaurants say they are "severely understaffed,"and even getting applicants in the door has been a struggle. Workers are hesitant to take on the risks of nighttime schedules, people have changed their shopping habits during the pandemic, and the labor shortage is making staffing stores and restaurants extremely difficult. Restrictions are finally lifting as more of the population gets vaccinated, but conditions aren't what they were before, making it unlikely stores will return to 24/7 hours any time soon. Not all McDonald's were open 24 hours before the pandemic, but many closed dining rooms and shortened hours as safety precautions. Walmart adjusted hours so stores could close early for nightly cleanings, and 7-Eleven recommended owners close at midnight. Restaurants and shops with 24 hour operating schedules were most affected. In the spring of 2020, as people locked down to slow the spead of the coronavirus, retailers adjusted schedules to make extra time for cleaning stores. The US is finally reopening after more than a year of COVID-19 restrictions, but some things may never be the same. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.
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