Easier to find work

Next thing you know, they’ll start offering higher wages to retain workers.

High housing costs and congested freeways make it tougher for Scottsdale employers to recruit and retain workers, a panel of job experts told First Friday Airpark Breakfast last week.

Scottsdale long has been a net "importer" of workers, but recent trends are working against the city, said Rick Kidder, CEO of the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce. Healthy employment rates mean people can find work closer to their homes, he said.