Contra Costa County Employer Survey

By the Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County

As businesses struggle to keep their workers and recruit new ones in what has become known as the Great Resignation, the WDBCCC wants to better understand the situation in Contra Costa County. As an organization focused on workforce development, we appreciate you taking the time to answer the questions below to inform our services.

1.How many open positions is your company currently trying to fill?

1-5

6-10

11-15

16-20

20+

2.How do you fill your vacancies? Check all that apply.

From within the company

Referrals

Recruitment agency

Employment website (e.g., Indeed)

Other

3.Which skills are the hardest for you to find in job candidates?

Hard skills (analytical skills, computer knowledge, customer service skills, etc.)

Soft skills (communication, organization, teamwork, etc.)

Or please identify your specific skills challenge:

4.How many new jobs is your company planning to create in 2022?

1-5

6-10

11-15

16-20

20+

5.Are you planning any layoffs in 2022?

Yes

Considering

Not sure yet

6.What industry does your company represent?

Healthcare

Retail

Professional

Education

Manufacturing

Construction

Hospitality

Finance & Insurance

Administrative

Other Services

Government

Transportation

Information

Real Estate

Wholesalers

Entertainment

Utilities

Agriculture

Oil, Gas & Minerals

Management

Other

7.In what county is your business located?

Contra Costa

Alameda

San Francisco

San Jose

Solano

Other

8.How many employees does your company have?

Fewer than 25

25-50

51-100

101-250

251-500

501-1000

More than 1,000

9.If you would you like a WDBCCC business services specialist to contact you about recruitment and layoff and outplacement services, please provide your contact information:

Name

Company Name

Phone number

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