"Stop giving people free money and they'll come back to work?" is a sentiment that drove many people to believe that labor shortages would be done once government funding was cut. Government stimulus has ended in many countries and the labor shortages experienced in the hospitality industry only seem to be escalating. Why is this happening? What does this mean for our industry in the short to long term, and why will this be the reason that even successful coffee-focused businesses may fail? Check this episode for insight and share your thoughts in the comments.

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