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Hot demand creates staff opportunities at Seattle candle bar

For Noir Lux Candle Bar, interest in off-site candle pouring events is waxing, not waning.

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Candle maker Colina Bruce of Noir Lux is thinking of "divvying out" some of her responsibilities to her team.
Candle maker Colina Bruce of Noir Lux is thinking of "divvying out" some of her responsibilities to her team.
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In January, job openings declined slightly across the country. But for Colina Bruce at Noir Lux Candle Bar, demand has been stronger than expected, and extra staff could be a real help. But as Bruce looks to expand her team, she’d also like to give staff more room to grow.

“It’s always a challenge to figure out what are the things that I can kind of outsource or divvy out to take off of my plate,” Bruce said. “And we’re at the point of really looking at folks who have been a part of our staff a little bit longer and trying to find ways to present them with leadership opportunities.”

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