In many ways, New Jersey has become a national model for its response to the ongoing opioid epidemic.

Starting January 1, 2019 most New Jersey residents will be required to have health insurance containing minimum essential health coverage or be penalized with a tax. 

A cross-section of Association employer-members were surveyed in May, 2018. Almost all of the 85 respondents said that they would be hiring this year, most within six months. Recruiting strategies are varied but nearly 60 percent reported that their major recruiting challenge is lack of skills in the applicant pool. Nearly half reported lack of relevant job experience as an obstacle.

What gives?