Commentary Everywhere you look today restaurants are closing early or open less hours because they don’t have enough employees. The same is true in other industries—reduced hours resulting in supply chain issues, etc. The Great Resignation is happening, but is capitalism to blame for it? Capitalism has elevated more people out of poverty than any form of government ever devised. It’s been successful for a simple reason: It’s mutually beneficial for all entities. The human desire to survive is as powerful as the human desire to thrive—capitalism seamlessly coalesces both instincts, which is one reason it’s had a successful path. Generational influencers, however, continue to apply pressure for a much-needed, positive makeover. And I suspect for many companies, it can’t happen quickly enough. My experience as a small business owner working with mostly Millennial employees has provided me with insight into how to effectively motivate younger generations. In order for …