Workforce now days ? Is it just me ?

Not sure about your line of work OP but I employed I think no more than 20 when things were ramped up when I owned my Biz. For basic general labor it was either through Networking or even a solid representative with a temp agency. It worked out pretty good however I was fair with pay and firm on expectations. But it took a while to put the package together and maybe I got lucky.

I enforced a no Cellphone use policy during working hours. In my line of work if you played with your phone nothing was getting done. It pissed off a few, got a few fired, and even ended relationships with friends that convinced me to let their kids work for me..... But I stuck with it and made it work....

Good luck OP,
JW