The economic recovery and increase in consumption following the pandemic has created a growing shortage of hourly workers in the US. The problem? There are not enough interested workers, and many companies are being forced to take exceptional measures, such as increasing the wages they offer—by 10% in the case of McDonald's—or signing bonuses—US$1,000 in the case of Amazon. There are different perceptions regarding the reasons behind this phenomenon. Many companies say that financial aid provided by the federal government is a disincentive for people to look for work. But a survey conducted by Wonolo, one of the leading platforms connecting workers with companies, showed that 98.4% of respondents were willing to work more or the same amount. Of those surveyed, 60% had received or expected to receive a check from the government's aid program. Competition is fierce. The key seems to be workers' search for permanent contracts, according to several surveys, and the growing importance of health coverage. In this regard, companies such as Amazon and Walmart have an advantage as they have incorporated health plans for their workers, compared to platforms such as Uber, which also compete for the same type of job profile but without these benefits.