Historically, Colorado’s minimum wage has been among the highest in the United States which has had a corollary effect on their economy. In 2021, US News and World Report ranked Colorado the second-best economy in the United States.

As the U.S. economy sputters back to life, businesses are looking to hire new employees. Many companies, however, are having trouble finding candidates to fill positions, as people are either reluctant to return to work or are being more selective. As a result, good recruitment practices are more critical than ever. With that in mind, here are a few ways to help you land a unicorn.

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) includes a number of important provisions for employers that will provide much needed relief to small business owners across the United States. ARPA has extended and expanded the tax credits available through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) to employers who chose voluntarily to extend paid COVID-19-related leave to their employees through September 19th, 2021.

President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act into law which supplements relief efforts for Americans deeply impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the plan are a number of new initiatives dedicated to helping small business owners and improvements to existing programs like expanding Paycheck Protection Program eligibility.

Une version française suivra. The Career Directory is the go-to resource for students and recent graduates searching for jobs in Canada. Their recently published 2021 directory has named Sekure Merchant Solutions as one of Canada's Best Employers for Recent Graduates for the sixth year in a row.