Labour pangs: Punjab businessmen offer incentives

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Attendance and referral incentives, financial assistance, coolers and cold beverages at workplacesthe Punjab industry is going the extra mile to address the issue of acute labour shortage during the poll season...

The prolonged 7-phase General Election (from April 19 to June 1) has made migrants extend their stay at their respective hometown..

Disruption of train services due to the farm stir has hampered migrants travel plans Industries in Ludhiana, Jalandhar and Amritsar have cut down the manufacturing activity due to labour shortage and poor retention of workers..

In summers, migrants from UP, Bihar and other states usually return to their respective hometown, but it is for the first time, the industry is faced with such a severe labour shortage...

We are offering attendance and referral incentives and cold beverages to draw workers attention, says Amit Thapar, president, Ganga Acrowools Ltd..