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3 March 22, 2021 Proprietary Blue Collar Hiring Dynamics have Shifted for Short and Long Term State Level Client Level Flexible Simplicity SCREENING REQUIREMENTS WAGES Demand for Blue Collar Workers is 286% higher YoY. 10 Employers represent 12% available jobs in the US today. Same Employers represent 31% available Blue Collar jobs in US today. They may not be industry competitors; but everyone is competing with them: Increased unemployment benefits have forced hourly wages for entry level workers up in almost every market nationwide, In addition to wage increases, employers have added starting bonuses, monthly attendance bonuses, invested in childcare options and transportation support. Reduced education and experience, as well as reduced hours requirements being leveraged to expand candidate pools Most common changes have been a shift to no requirements for Diplomas, Resumes, shift minimums, and English proficiency Mixed approach to elimination or shifting of pre- employment screenings to increase speed to paycheck Elimination of marijuana screening is most common. Followed by shifting background checks and drug tests to at start instead of preemployment. Increased hiring of convicted felons with non-violent convictions.