2025 Workforce Survey

Thank you for taking the time to participate in our Workforce Survey. We are gathering insights and feedback specifically about your experiences and perspectives from the past 12 months. Your responses will help us understand trends and identify areas for improvement moving forward. All answers will remain confidential, and your honest feedback is invaluable to us. Please answer the following questions based on your experiences in 2024.

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* 1. How would you describe your primary industry?

Manufacturing - Advanced and Precision

Manufacturing - General Manufacturing

Manufacturing - Food Production

Manufacturing - Pharmaceuticals and Biotech

Manufacturing - Plastics and Polymers

Logistics and Distribution

Other

Other (please specify)

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* 2. What is the total number of employees (including contract labor and part-time labor) in your business?

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* 3. On average, how many hours does the typical employee work per week?

15-20

21-35

36-40

41+

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* 4. Approximately what percentage of hourly (non-exempt) employees work overtime regularly?

100%

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i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 5. Does your business offer any scheduling flexibility?

On-Site Only

Some Roles On-Site, Some Hybrid

Hybrid

Some Hybrid, Some Remote

Remote

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* 6. Do you offer any additional employee incentives (Select all that apply)?

Life insurance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation

Sick leave

Family Leave

Volunteer days

Health Savings Account or Flexible Savings Account

Stock options

401K

Merit increases

Wellness and Mental Health Support

Other (please specify)

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* 7. How would you describe your company's recruitment and hiring process?

HR manages all recruiting.

We have a dedicated internal Talent Acquisition team.

A combination of HR and external suppliers.

Recruiting is outsourced externally.

Other (please specify)

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* 8. How frequently do you offer annual merit-based increases?

Annually: Offer increases every year, without exception.

Once Every 2 Years: Offered every two years, based on performance.

Every 18 Months: Offer increases every 18 months, depending on performance.

On a Case-by-Case Basis: Provided on a case-by-case basis, depending on individual performance and business conditions.

Only for High Performers: Awarded only to top performers, typically on an annual basis.

When Business Conditions Allow: Offered based on both individual performance and overall company performance.

We Do Not Offer Merit-Based Increases: We do not have a policy for offering merit-based increases.

Other (Please Specify)

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* 9. When did your company last give a wage increase?

0-3 months

4-6 months

7-9 months

10-12 months

12+ months

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* 10. When is the last time you made a cost of living adjustment (COLA)?

0-3 months

4-6 months

7-9 months

10-12 months

12+ months

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* 11. Does your business offer shift premiums (Please select all that apply)?

My company does not offer premiums

Weekends

Night shift (3rd shift)

Afternoon/Evening shift (2nd shift)

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* 12. What market challenges have impacted your business the most in the last year (Rank in order of greatest impact)?

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* 13. What challenges have you specifically experienced as it relates to your workforce (Please select all that apply)?

Difficulty Recruiting

High Turnover

Absenteeism

Desired Flexibility

Other

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* 14. What types of positions are the most challenging to fill? (Select all that apply.)

Administrative

Production

Logistics

Management

Other (please specify)

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* 15. Did your business invest in digital transformation initiatives in 2024?

Yes

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* 16. If Yes, in what areas did your business invest? (Select all that apply)

Robotics

Artificial Intelligence

Data Collection

Electric Vehicles/Autonomous Vehicles

N/A

Other (please specify)

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* 17. Have you introduced any new, tech-focused roles in 2024?

Yes. Please specify what positions.

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* 18. In 2024, what was your turnover percentage?

0-10%

11-25%

26-40%

41-50%

51+%