Talent Survey Question Title * 1. Company Information: Business/Organization: Contact: Title Phone: Email: OK Question Title * 2. What is 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? Total: Full Time (W2): Part-Time (W2): Contract (1099): OK Question Title * 4. How do you rate the following for your area? Low - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 - High Availability of workers Availability of workers Low - 1 Availability of workers 2 Availability of workers 3 Availability of workers 4 Availability of workers 5 Availability of workers 6 Availability of workers 7 - High Quality of workforce Quality of workforce Low - 1 Quality of workforce 2 Quality of workforce 3 Quality of workforce 4 Quality of workforce 5 Quality of workforce 6 Quality of workforce 7 - High Stability of workforce Stability of workforce Low - 1 Stability of workforce 2 Stability of workforce 3 Stability of workforce 4 Stability of workforce 5 Stability of workforce 6 Stability of workforce 7 - High Compared to other company facilities, productivity in your local facility(ies) Compared to other company facilities, productivity in your local facility(ies) Low - 1 Compared to other company facilities, productivity in your local facility(ies) 2 Compared to other company facilities, productivity in your local facility(ies) 3 Compared to other company facilities, productivity in your local facility(ies) 4 Compared to other company facilities, productivity in your local facility(ies) 5 Compared to other company facilities, productivity in your local facility(ies) 6 Compared to other company facilities, productivity in your local facility(ies) 7 - High OK Question Title * 5. Is the number of unfilled positions: Increasing Stable Decreasing None If increasing, do you feel that it is related to COVID-19? 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 and would like 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 criminals records. OK Question Title * 10. 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 what is your initiative? OK Question Title * 11. On a scale of 1-7, how would you rank the engagement of your employees? OK Question Title * 12. The CB Chamber is working on an UNbelievable Workplaces in CB initiative. Would your company participate in a community "Best Places to Work" initiative based on employee satisfaction/engagement surveys? Yes No Please send me more information OK Question Title * 13. How many employees are you planning to hire in the next two years. New positions: Due to retirement : Anticipated turnover: OK Question Title * 14. What positions are most difficult to fill? Executive Management Salaried Non-Management Salaried Entry Level - Hourly Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 15. What is the company’s average annual turnover rate? OK Question Title * 16. Is the turnover rate: Increasing Stable Decreasing If increasing, is it related to COVID-19? 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 (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/Self-directed Innovative/Creative thinking Knowledge of specific technology Problem solving skills Problem discovery skills Work Ethic Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 19. 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 None Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 20. 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 jobs board Local jobs service Newspaper ads On-Line jobs board/hiring sites Online ads Outdoor sign Participation in Work Based Learning Programs with the Schools Recruitment agency Relocation assistance Special groups (vets, disabled, etc.) Temp workers, contingency, day labor Union Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 21. Does your company recognize the ACT National Career Readiness Certification? Yes No OK Question Title * 22. 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 No Please send me more information OK Question Title * 23. Are recruitment problems specific to: Community Industry None Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 24. In the past year, approximately how many new hires have relocated to the community? OK Question Title * 25. What are the top 3 reasons applicants do not qualify for jobs with your company? Reason 1. Reason 2. Reason 3. OK Question Title * 26. 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 Part-time (Less than 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) OK Question Title * 27. In this market are your company's wages: Below the market average At the average market rate Above the market average Not sure of market average OK Question Title * 28. In this market are your company’s benefits: Below the market average At the average market rate Above the market average Not sure of market average OK Question Title * 29. 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 * 30. 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 None Please list any of the above programs you'd be willing to implement if you had the opportunity. OK Question Title * 31. 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 Please list which of the above programs you'd be willing to participate in if you had the opportunity. OK Question Title * 32. Over the next 12 months, what are your workforce priorities? (Check all that apply.) Benefits Diversity Employee relocation program Improving company culture Improving employee engagement Internship program Labor shifting Recruitment Retention Right-sizing/Reducing staff Succession planning Training Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 33. Do you have any final comments regarding workforce? Are there any workforce topics we did not cover that you feel is important? OK DONE