See all Blog Posts Georgia Loses 14,900 Job In April Category: Media Coverage, News Posted: June 13, 2019 Jobs have been declining at a rapid pace in Atlanta, Georgia, losing 14,900 jobs in April 2019, according to the Department of Labor. This is the largest it has been since the Great Depression, indicating that years of strong job growth has lost its steam. This impact has been felt by local businesses, who are receiving plenty of applications, many of which are from unqualified candidates. Eric Rogers, franchisee at Metal Supermarkets Atlanta (South) was unable to find qualified employees when he opened his store in April 2018. This forced him to shift gears, choosing to hire people who had the right attitude for the position, even if they lacked experience. “I got more than 400 hits, and no one fit the bill.” – Eric Rogers, Metal Supermarkets Atlanta (South) franchisee Read the full Atlanta Journal-Constitution article. Metal Supermarkets Metal Supermarkets is the world’s largest small-quantity metal supplier with over 125 brick-and-mortar stores across the US, Canada, and United Kingdom. We are metal experts and have been providing quality customer service and products since 1985. At Metal Supermarkets, we supply a wide range of metals for a variety of applications. Our stock includes: mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, tool steel, alloy steel, brass, bronze and copper. We stock a wide range of shapes including: bars, tubes, sheets, plates and more. And we can cut metal to your exact specifications. Visit one of our 125+ locations across North America today. Share: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn E-Mail Related blog articles Artist Uses Metal For Legacy Creation to Honor 9/11 Victims What Are ASTM Standards? Theatregoers to be Amazed by 30-ft Flying Bridge For Upcoming ‘The Music Man’ Thanks To Local Metal Supplier
