Good Monday morning! Last week, Gray, Gray & Gray released their 2023 Energy Survey and 2023 Propane Survey. The annual reports contain data regarding the heating season from April 2022 to March 2023.

Both reports found that companies are struggling to fill open jobs, with 64% of the energy sector and 61% of propane marketers reporting one to five vacant positions. Companies expect the problem to continue, according to surveyed responses.

This labor shortage comes despite the propane industry reportedly increasing its average payroll at a higher rate than the rest of the energy sector, with 27% of propane marketers recording payroll costs rising 8% or more compared to 14% of energy dealers reporting the same.

To look more into Gray, Gray & Gray's surveys, email info@gggllp.com, or visit gggllp.com. If you'd like to take your research further, check out some of the articles below about how your company can efficiently use reported data to meet its goals.

As always, thanks for reading and stay tuned for more!

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