1.Select the skills from the list below that you would most value for future applicants to your company. Note: this topic area is Digital Fluency

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook (email and calendar)

Microsoft Teams

Google Docs

Google Slides

Google Sheets

Gmail (email and calendar)

Zoom and other video conferencing platforms

Password Protocols

Computer Viruses

Recognizing Spam and Phishing

Personal and Private Information Online

The Internet

Evaluating Online Information

Filling out Online Forms and Applications

Apps for work

Accessibility features

Digital fluency is not a skill we would be considering for applicants

Other (please specify):

2.Select the skills from the list below that you would most value for future applicants to your company. Note: this topic area is Workplace Essentials

Communicating professionally (using written, verbal, non-verbal and observation skills)

Developing a strong work ethic (being trustworthy, self-motivated, reliable and dependable)

Being a team player (collaborating, cooperating, and resolving conflicts)

Demonstrating a good attitude (professionalism, resiliency, adaptability, and being “coachable”)

Managing workloads (time management, organizational skills, and prioritization)

Building a strong foundation (interpreting documents, using digital technology, understanding numbers and math)

Being a lifelong learner (curiosity, creativity, and the ability to learn new tasks)

Problem solving at work (reasoning, innovative thinking, and decision making)

Serving clients and customers (customer service skills, compassion and empathy)

None of the above skills

Other (please specify):

3.What sector do you work in? Select the most applicable response from the list below

Agriculture / Farming

Construction

Manufacturing

Transportation / Warehousing / Logistics

Retail / Customer Service

Wholesale / Distribution

Hospitality / Food Services / Tourism

Health Care

Social Services / Community Services / Non-profit

Education / Training / Child Care

Finance / Insurance / Real Estate

Technology / IT / Digital Services

Professional Services

Government / Public Sector

Arts / Culture / Recreation

Utilities / Energy

Other (please specify):

4.What sector specific skills and other general skills are you looking for in applicants? Please list below

5.How likely are you to consider a digital badge as part of assessing a candidate’s skills? Select one response below

Very likely

Somewhat likely

Unsure

Not very likely

Not at all likely