2021 Q2 - Talent Survey Question Title * 1. Company Information: Business/Organization: Contact: Title: Phone: Email: OK Question Title * 2. What are your company’s greatest achievement in the last three (3) years? OK Question Title * 3. What is your total number of employees in this market? Full Time (W2) Part-time (W2) Contract (1099) Total: OK Question Title * 4. How do you rate the following for your area? w/1 = low and 7 = high. Availability of workers Quality of workforce Stability of workforce OK Question Title * 5. Is the number of unfilled positions: Increasing Stable Decreasing If increasing, do you feel that it is related to COVID-19 testing? OK Question Title * 6. Do you employ any veterans currently? Yes No If yes, what is the current number or percentage of employed veterans? OK Question Title * 7. Are you actively recruiting veterans? Yes No OK Question Title * 8. If yes, are you registered with Home Base Iowa? Yes No I don't know what Home Base Iowa is, please send me information. OK Question Title * 9. Does your company hire candidates with a criminal record? Yes No We don't but would be willing to learn about how to help rehabilitate our residents with criminal records. OK Question Title * 10. If you do not hire candidates with a criminal recorded, please indicate why. Legally are not allowed Corporate policy Job alignment concerns Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 11. Does your company have an active diversity initiative? Yes No We don't but would like information on how to implement a program. If yes, please share your initiative. OK Question Title * 12. On a scale of 1-7, how would you rank the engagement of your employees? 1 7 Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. OK Question Title * 13. In 2021, The CB Chamber launched UNbelievable Workplaces in CB. This is our community's "Best Places to Work" initiative based on employee satisfaction/engagement surveys. Would you're business in participating in 2022's program? Yes No OK Question Title * 14. How many employees are you planning to hire in the next two years? New positions: Due to retirement: Anticipated turnover: OK Question Title * 15. What is the company’s average annual turnover rate? OK Question Title * 16. Is the turnover rate: Increasing Stable Decreasing OK Question Title * 17. What positions have the highest turnover rate? Executive Management Salaried Non-management Salaried Entry Level - Hourly Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 18. What position(s) are most difficult to fill? Executive Management Salaried Non-management salaried Entry level - hourly Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 19. What (if any) skills gaps do you see with new hires? (Check all that apply.) Ability to work in a team Ability to work independently/remotely Adaptability Bilingual language Communication skills Computer skills Initiative/ Creative thinking Knowledge of specific technology Problem solving skills Problem discovery skills Work ethic Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 20. Are there significant personal employment barriers you are noticing for individuals seeking meaningful employment in the area? (Check all that apply.) Day care Elder care Substance abuse Transportation Education Housing Other (please specify) None of the above OK Question Title * 21. What tactics do you include in your hiring strategies? (Check all that apply.) Apprenticeship Career fairs / Job fairs Company web site Employee referral incentive Foreign labor Flex-time scheduling H1B visas Interns - college Interns - tech/high school Industry association job boards LinkedIn Local job boards Local job services Newspaper ads Online job boards/ hiring sities Online ads Outdoor sign Participation in Work Based learning Programs with the schools Recruitment agency Relocation assistance Special groups (vets, disabled, paroled, etc.) Temp workers, contingency, day labor Union Other (please specify) None of the above OK Question Title * 22. Does your company recognize the ACT National Career Readiness Certification? Yes No OK Question Title * 23. The CB Chamber is in the process to make Pottawattamie County a certified ACT Work Ready Community. Is your company willing to recognize the NCRC if applicants present it with their resume/application? ABOUT ACT WORK READY COMMUNITIESThe ACT® Work Ready Communities (ACT® WRC) initiative is a FREE tool that empowers states, regions, and counties with data, processes, and tools that drive economic growth by identifying skills gaps and quantifying the skill level of their workforce. Participants leverage the ACT® WorkKeys® National Career Readiness Certificate® (ACT® WorkKeys® NCRC®) to measure and close skills gaps and build common frameworks that link, align, and match their workforce development efforts. Employers can be the fuel to drive successful state and county Work Ready Communities initiatives simply by recognizing the ACT® WorkKeys® National Career Readiness Certificate®. And in doing so, they will have a more qualified workforce ready to fill their jobs. Yes - please register me No - please send me information OK Question Title * 24. Are recruitment problems specific to: Community Industry Other (please specify) None of the above OK Question Title * 25. In the past year, approximately how many new hires have relocated to the community? OK Question Title * 26. What are the top 3 reasons applicants do not qualify for jobs with your company? Reason 1: Reason 2: Reason 3: OK Question Title * 27. What employment benefits do you provide employees? (Check all that apply.) Apprenticeship - Earn to Learn program Bonus program Child care Career development opportunity Elder care Employee referral incentive Family leave Flex-time schedule Free meals/meal discount Healthcare Health and wellness program Product discounts Parking Par-time (less then full time_ Retirement contribution match Sick leave - paid spot bonuses Student loan debt repayment Transportation Tuition reimbursement Vacation - paid Volunteer time Work from home Other (please specify) None of the above OK Question Title * 28. In this market are your company's wages: Below the market average At the market average Above the market average Not sure of market average Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 29. In this market are your company’s benefits: Below the market average At the market average Above the market average Not sure of market average Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 30. In the next 3 years, what new or additional skills or knowledge will your employees need to be successful? (Check all that apply.) Ability to work in a team Ability to work independently/remotely Adaptability Bilingual language communication skills Computer skills Initiative/self-directed Innovative/Creative thinking Knowledge of specific technology Problem solving skills Problem discovery skills Work ethic Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 31. What training does your company offer? (Check all that apply.) Apprenticeship program Customized training Internal training department On the job training Tuition reimbursement Remedial training ACT - National Career Readiness Certification Other (please specify) None of the above OK Question Title * 32. In what ways does your company engage with education (K-12 or Higher Education) to enhance workforce preparation? (Check all that apply.) Apprenticeship Classroom presentations Career Academies/pathways High school career/technical fair Job shadow / practicum Junior Achievement Labor area management events Middle school career/technical fair Son/Daughter work day Teacher/counselor work day Volunteer programs / adopt a classroom Workplace tours Work Based Learning Programs Other (please specify) None of the above OK Question Title * 33. Please check which programs your company would be willing to participate in (K-12 or Higher Education) to enhance workforce preparation? (Check all that apply.) Apprenticeship Classroom presentations Career Academies/pathways High school career/technical fair Job shadow / practicum Junior Achievement Labor area management events Middle school career/technical fair Son/Daughter work day Teacher/counselor work day Volunteer programs / adopt a classroom Workplace tours Work Based Learning Programs Other (please specify) None of the above OK Question Title * 34. Over the next 12 months, what are your workforce priorities? (Check all that apply.) Benefits Diversity - Equity - Inclusion Employee relocation program Improving company culture Improving employee engagement Internship Labor shifting Recruitment Retention Right-sizing/Reducing staff Succession planning Training Other (please specify) None of the above OK Question Title * 35. Do you have any final comments regarding the workforce? Are there any workforce topics we did not cover that you feel are important? OK DONE
