Recruitment and Retention Survey

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* 2. In exit interviews, how often do outgoing employees reveal they are leaving for an opportunity in another city?

Very often

Often

Sometimes

Not often

Never

I don't know

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* 3. What level of employment do you see the highest turnover rates? (You can select more than one, if applicable.)

Entry-Level

Mid-Level

Management Level

Executive Level

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What age group would you say has the highest turnover rate in your company?

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

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* 5. Please respond true or false to the following statements:

	True	False	I don't know	N/A
My employees complain about a lack of entertainment opportunities in Lubbock.	My employees complain about a lack of entertainment opportunities in Lubbock. True	My employees complain about a lack of entertainment opportunities in Lubbock. False	My employees complain about a lack of entertainment opportunities in Lubbock. I don't know	My employees complain about a lack of entertainment opportunities in Lubbock. N/A
My employees compare Lubbock to other cities.	My employees compare Lubbock to other cities. True	My employees compare Lubbock to other cities. False	My employees compare Lubbock to other cities. I don't know	My employees compare Lubbock to other cities. N/A
My employees wish there was more of an art presence in Lubbock.	My employees wish there was more of an art presence in Lubbock. True	My employees wish there was more of an art presence in Lubbock. False	My employees wish there was more of an art presence in Lubbock. I don't know	My employees wish there was more of an art presence in Lubbock. N/A
My employees prefer Lubbock traffic to that of other urban areas in Texas.	My employees prefer Lubbock traffic to that of other urban areas in Texas. True	My employees prefer Lubbock traffic to that of other urban areas in Texas. False	My employees prefer Lubbock traffic to that of other urban areas in Texas. I don't know	My employees prefer Lubbock traffic to that of other urban areas in Texas. N/A
My employees think Lubbock's retail options are comparable to other urban areas in the state.	My employees think Lubbock's retail options are comparable to other urban areas in the state. True	My employees think Lubbock's retail options are comparable to other urban areas in the state. False	My employees think Lubbock's retail options are comparable to other urban areas in the state. I don't know	My employees think Lubbock's retail options are comparable to other urban areas in the state. N/A
My employees are satisfied with the spectator sports options in Lubbock.	My employees are satisfied with the spectator sports options in Lubbock. True	My employees are satisfied with the spectator sports options in Lubbock. False	My employees are satisfied with the spectator sports options in Lubbock. I don't know	My employees are satisfied with the spectator sports options in Lubbock. N/A
My employees are satisfied with the physical fitness and health options in Lubbock.	My employees are satisfied with the physical fitness and health options in Lubbock. True	My employees are satisfied with the physical fitness and health options in Lubbock. False	My employees are satisfied with the physical fitness and health options in Lubbock. I don't know	My employees are satisfied with the physical fitness and health options in Lubbock. N/A
Recruiting people from outside of Lubbock is usually more trouble than it is worth.	Recruiting people from outside of Lubbock is usually more trouble than it is worth. True	Recruiting people from outside of Lubbock is usually more trouble than it is worth. False	Recruiting people from outside of Lubbock is usually more trouble than it is worth. I don't know	Recruiting people from outside of Lubbock is usually more trouble than it is worth. N/A
I compete with companies outside of the Lubbock area for qualified and talented employees.	I compete with companies outside of the Lubbock area for qualified and talented employees. True	I compete with companies outside of the Lubbock area for qualified and talented employees. False	I compete with companies outside of the Lubbock area for qualified and talented employees. I don't know	I compete with companies outside of the Lubbock area for qualified and talented employees. N/A

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* 6. In the past 24 months, has your company had difficulty filling employment vacancies with qualified and talented candidates?

Yes, but only when attempting to attract a candidate from outside of the Lubbock area.

No, my company is able to fill all vacancies efficiently and effectively.

Yes, my company finds it difficult to find and recruit strong employees.

No, but it sometimes take longer than expected to fill vacancies.

I'm not sure.

Other (please specify)

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* 7. What level of employment is the most difficult to fill vacancies in?

Entry-Level

Mid-Level

Management Level

Executive Level

Other (please specify)

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* 8. As an employer, does competing for employees with companies outside of the Lubbock area worry you?

Yes

I don't know

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* 9. If yes, why?

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* 10. When looking to make a new hire, do you have a readily available candidate pool within the city of Lubbock to choose from?

Yes

Not Sure

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* 11. Has a potential employee ever turned down a job offer with your company because of a negative opinion of Lubbock?

Yes

Not Sure

Other (please specify)

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* 12. If you answered yes to the previous questions, please specify the potential employee's reasoning:

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* 13. Please select the option below that best describes your company:

My company's compensation and benefit packages are generally more competitive with other local employers.

My company's compensation and benefit packages are generally more competitive other employers in my industry from around the state.

Other (please specify)

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* 14. What challenges can you identify in your efforts to recruit and retain employees?

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* 15. How many people does your company employ?

Fewer than 25

26-50

50-100

101-500

500-1,000

More than 1,000

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* 16. In what industry would you classify your company? (You can select more than one, if applicable.)

Agriculture

Utilities

Manufacturing

Wholesale

Transportation and Warehousing

Media

Real Estate

Primary Education

Higher Education

Health Care

Hotel and Food Services

Legal Services

Construction

Retail

Restaurants

Telecommunications

Information Services and Data Processing

Insurance

Banking

Arts, Entertainment and Recreation

Government and Public Administration

Other (please specify)

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* 17. OPTIONAL: All responses are anonymous unless you opt to provide your contact information below:
*You must provide this information to be entered into any promotional drawing.

Name

Company

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number

Recruitment and Retention Survey

Lubbock Chamber of Commerce

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* 1. Does your company have a recruitment strategy?

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* 2. In exit interviews, how often do outgoing employees reveal they are leaving for an opportunity in another city?

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* 3. What level of employment do you see the highest turnover rates? (You can select more than one, if applicable.)

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* 4. What age group would you say has the highest turnover rate in your company?

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* 5. Please respond true or false to the following statements:

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* 6. In the past 24 months, has your company had difficulty filling employment vacancies with qualified and talented candidates?

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* 7. What level of employment is the most difficult to fill vacancies in?

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* 8. As an employer, does competing for employees with companies outside of the Lubbock area worry you?

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* 9. If yes, why?

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* 10. When looking to make a new hire, do you have a readily available candidate pool within the city of Lubbock to choose from?

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* 11. Has a potential employee ever turned down a job offer with your company because of a negative opinion of Lubbock?

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* 12. If you answered yes to the previous questions, please specify the potential employee's reasoning:

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* 13. Please select the option below that best describes your company:

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* 14. What challenges can you identify in your efforts to recruit and retain employees?

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* 15. How many people does your company employ?

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* 16. In what industry would you classify your company? (You can select more than one, if applicable.)

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* 17. OPTIONAL: All responses are anonymous unless you opt to provide your contact information below:
*You must provide this information to be entered into any promotional drawing.

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* 1. Does your company have a recruitment strategy?

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* 2. In exit interviews, how often do outgoing employees reveal they are leaving for an opportunity in another city?

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* 3. What level of employment do you see the highest turnover rates? (You can select more than one, if applicable.)

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* 4. What age group would you say has the highest turnover rate in your company?

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* 5. Please respond true or false to the following statements:

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* 6. In the past 24 months, has your company had difficulty filling employment vacancies with qualified and talented candidates?

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* 7. What level of employment is the most difficult to fill vacancies in?

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* 8. As an employer, does competing for employees with companies outside of the Lubbock area worry you?

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* 9. If yes, why?

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* 10. When looking to make a new hire, do you have a readily available candidate pool within the city of Lubbock to choose from?

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* 11. Has a potential employee ever turned down a job offer with your company because of a negative opinion of Lubbock?

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* 12. If you answered yes to the previous questions, please specify the potential employee's reasoning:

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* 13. Please select the option below that best describes your company:

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* 14. What challenges can you identify in your efforts to recruit and retain employees?

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* 15. How many people does your company employ?

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* 16. In what industry would you classify your company? (You can select more than one, if applicable.)

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* 17. OPTIONAL: All responses are anonymous unless you opt to provide your contact information below:*You must provide this information to be entered into any promotional drawing.

* 17. OPTIONAL: All responses are anonymous unless you opt to provide your contact information below:
*You must provide this information to be entered into any promotional drawing.