Pulse Survey - Hiring - April, 2025 Question Title * 1. Are you you having difficulties hiring needed staff? Yes, but it is getting better Yes, it is as bad as it ever has been No, we are able to find the people we need No, we're fully staffed and not hiring Question Title * 2. Do you plan on hiring additional staff this spring/summer? Yes No Not sure. Question Title * 3. If you plan on hiring additional staff this Spring/Summer, what positions are you looking at filling? Check all that apply. Server(s) Bartender(s) Busser(s) Chef(s)/Cook(s) Dishwasher(s) Front of House Manager(s) Back of House Manager(s) Host(s) Other (please specify) I do not plan on hiring additional staff this Spring/Summer Question Title * 4. Approximately how much has your labor expenses increased since 2020? 0 - 10 percent 11 - 20 percent 21 - 30 percent 31 - 40 percent 41 - 49 percent 50+ percent Comments Question Title * 5. Any other comments on hiring challenges? Question Title * 6. Please tell us a little bit about yourself. I am a restaurant/hospitality busines owner or manager I am a restaurant/hospitality business employee I work for a restaurant/hospitality industry supplier company I don't work in the restaurant/hospitality industry Done