{"id":4589,"date":"2021-04-14T11:57:42","date_gmt":"2021-04-14T15:57:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rpigroup.ca\/blog\/?p=4589"},"modified":"2021-04-14T13:15:36","modified_gmt":"2021-04-14T17:15:36","slug":"price-rates-for-hiring-workers-are-going-up-here-are-a-few-reasons-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rpigroup.ca\/blog\/news\/price-rates-for-hiring-workers-are-going-up-here-are-a-few-reasons-why\/","title":{"rendered":"PRICE RATES FOR HIRING WORKERS ARE GOING UP! HERE ARE A FEW REASONS WHY…"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s no secret that the COVID-19<\/span> pandemic has had a lasting effect on the <\/span>way in which we spend our money and how much everything costs. From groceries<\/span> to housing, to travel, the trajectory of pricing essential items and services is continuing to rise, and this also<\/span> includes <\/span>labour<\/span> costs for<\/span> various healthcare roles such as Pharmacists, Reg<\/span>istered Nurses (RNs)<\/span>, Registered <\/span>Practical Nurses (RPNs)<\/span> and <\/span>other frontline positions.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

GROCERY, HOUSING, TRAVEL & COMMODITIES<\/h3>\n

Economic sources have predicted the overall average in food<\/span> prices to rise 3%-5% in 2021, and based on that, it’<\/span>s very likely that you’ve already noticed your grocery bills rising exponentially. This is a direct result of several factors, including <\/span>border and distribution <\/span>centre<\/span> closures, unemployment, and <\/span>labour<\/span> shortages.<\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) is predicting the national average home price to rise by <\/span>more than 9% in 2021<\/span>, which will potentially result in <\/span>a large percentage of the population renting for many years to come. <\/span>The price of commodities is also rising including oil, which has seen a 30% increase.<\/span><\/p>\n

FRONTLINE HEALTHCARE WORKER PANDEMIC PAY<\/h3>\n

Many <\/span>Pharmacists, Registe<\/span>red Nurses and Practical Nurses<\/span> are receiving a top-up in their hourly rates and salaries<\/a>, with overall<\/span> increases of roughly 25%-30% since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/span><\/p>\n

BROKEN SUPPLY CHAIN<\/h3>\n

With the increasing demand f<\/span>or Pharmacists, Registered Nurses and Practical Nurses, many frontline healthcare workers have decided to exercise caution and stay home, collecting payments from the Federal Government<\/a> or Employment Insurance. This has created a significant shortage in re<\/span>sources available to support the daily growing need.<\/span><\/p>\n

IN SUMMARY<\/h3>\n

While we may not see an end in sight to this COVID-19 pandemic, RPI will continue to go above and beyond managing this situation to our client’s benefit! Contact us today!<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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