Workers scarce as production picks up

The Dong Nai Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs said the province lacks a workforce of more than 20,000 as factories try to boost production after receiving more orders.

Nguyen Minh Quang, human resource manager at Pou Chen, a shoe maker, said his company needs about 1,000 new workers to add to its staff of 20,000.

While the demand for labor is growing, especially in the seafood, garment and footwear sectors, many businesses say it has become difficult to find workers these days.

The labor department in Dong Nai Province said workforce shortages can lead to more working hours, which is not a good measure to deal with the problem. The department instead suggested businesses try harder to attract enough workers, for example by offering higher salaries and more perks like housing, transportation and welfare benefits.

(Source: VNA)