There are currently five million more job openings in the U.S. than there are workers available to fill them. This means that workers have more power and influence than they have had in a long time. They are using their power and ability to move around freely to ask for a friendly and enjoyable work environment in the places they work.
That’s why CNBC’s yearly study, America’s Top States for Business, focuses on quality of life. Now, it is particularly important in our approach as workers have more power.
The Life, Health, and Inclusion category takes into account things like crime rates, environmental quality, and healthcare. In 2022, we are now taking into account the availability of childcare, which the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has found to be a significant barrier for parents who want to return to work.
We also take into account how state laws promote inclusivity, such as laws that protect against discrimination and ensure voting rights. It’s not about politics, it’s about business.
Deloitte found that a lot of Gen Z and millennial workers will refuse job offers if the jobs don’t align with their values. If you are looking for employees, it is important to be located in a place where they are willing to work. We discovered that certain states are especially friendly and open to visitors. However, these ten states do not meet the required standards.
America’s worst places to live
Arizona
“It’s a dry heat,” is a saying in the state of Arizona, known as The Grand Canyon State. However, the American Lung Association states that it results in some of the poorest air quality in the country. Maricopa County, where Phoenix is located, experiences 39 days each year with high levels of ozone. This adds more pressure to a healthcare system that is already struggling, with a shortage of hospital beds and staff. The state only spends $79 per person on public health, which is one of the lowest amounts in the country. Arizona has beautiful natural scenery and excellent cultural and recreational activities. However, this comes with a high cost in the state that is considered the worst to live in America.
Texas
Many skilled workers are still moving to Texas, even though there have been ongoing quality of life problems. Based on Census data, the state is ranked as the third highest in terms of net migration of college educated workers. Florida and Washington are ranked higher. However, when they get there, they discover that there are not many choices for childcare, the healthcare system is overwhelmed and has a high number of people without insurance, there are new restrictions on voting rights, and there are not many safeguards against discrimination.
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Oklahomans
According to data from the United Health Foundation, Oklahomans are not very good at taking care of themselves. They are among the least likely to exercise and eat fruits and vegetables. The state also has a high number of adults without health insurance and a low rate of childhood vaccination. According to data from the Commonwealth Fund, hospitals have been under a lot of pressure during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Missouri
Missouri has reluctantly decided to join 45 other states in allowing early voting for the general election in November. The same bill, which will start after the state’s August primaries, makes most mail-in voting illegal and includes a highly debated voter ID requirement.
Louisiana
According to the United Health Foundation, Louisiana is considered the unhealthiest state in America. It has the third highest cholesterol level and the fourth highest rate of premature deaths in the country. Based on FBI statistics, the rate of violent crime is one of the highest in the country.
Indiana
Child Care Aware of America reports that Indiana has one of the lowest rates of access to licensed childcare centers in the country. According to the United Health Foundation, the state only spends $76 per person on public health. That is also one of the worst in the country.
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