Clam cakes and chowder? Pulling out stops to attract workers

Cassius Shuman

07/30/2021

BLOUNT FINE FOODS CORP. CEO and President Todd Blount speaks with an employee at the company's Fall River facility. PBN FILE PHOTO/RUPERT WHITELEY

With the COVID-19 pandemic upending Rhode Island’s job market, employers are desperate to fill positions, utilizing creative tactics to draw new employees. Due to high demand for products and services, companies are offering a host of incentives, including signing bonuses, child care assistance and food – yes, food – to bring workers through their doors.…

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