Northshore SHRM Workforce Needs Assessment

This is an assessment of the workforce needs of our Northshore SHRM Membership. It is our goal to always provide value-added information and resources to assist you in your role as a Human Resources Professional.

Please take a few minutes to answer the following questions about your organization's workforce needs and challenges. Through our partnership with the Louisiana Workforce Commission, we will report out to the membership an aggregate of the results for the Chapter, as well as look for ways to identify possible solutions to the most pressing workforce issues.

Thank you for your time and participation!

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* 1. Please indicate your Industry (Select One)

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting

Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction

Utilities

Construction (Residential)

Construction (Non-residential)

Manufacturing

Wholesale Trade

Retail Trade

Transportation and Warehousing

Information

Finance and Insurance

Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Management of Companies and Enterprises

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

Educational Services (Private)

Health Care

Social Assistance

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation

Accommodation

Food Services

Other Services (except Public Administration)

Government (includes Public Education)

Specific NAICS Code, if known:

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* 2. What are your organization's plans for future workforce expansion?

Expanding

Remaining the same/stable

Downsizing

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* 3. Estimated number of current vacancies in the following occupation groups:

Architecture & Engineering

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Related

Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance

Business & Financial Operations

Community & Social Science

Computer & Mathematical Science

Construction & Extraction

Education, Training & Library

Farming, Fishing & Forestry

Food Preparation & Serving Related

Healthcare Practitioner & Technical

Healthcare Support

Installation, Maintenance & Repair

Legal

Life, Physical & Social Science

Management

Office & Administrative Support

Personal Care & Service

Production

Protective Service

Sales & Related

Transportation & Material Moving

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* 4. Please indicate the reason(s) for the vacancies:

	Primary reason	Major contributing factor	Somewhat/minor a contributing factor	Not a Factor at all
Long-term Business Growth or Expansion	Long-term Business Growth or Expansion Primary reason	Long-term Business Growth or Expansion Major contributing factor	Long-term Business Growth or Expansion Somewhat/minor a contributing factor	Long-term Business Growth or Expansion Not a Factor at all
Seasonal or Temporary Growth or Expansion	Seasonal or Temporary Growth or Expansion Primary reason	Seasonal or Temporary Growth or Expansion Major contributing factor	Seasonal or Temporary Growth or Expansion Somewhat/minor a contributing factor	Seasonal or Temporary Growth or Expansion Not a Factor at all
Replacing Retiring Workers	Replacing Retiring Workers Primary reason	Replacing Retiring Workers Major contributing factor	Replacing Retiring Workers Somewhat/minor a contributing factor	Replacing Retiring Workers Not a Factor at all
Replacing workers who have left (not due to retirement)	Replacing workers who have left (not due to retirement) Primary reason	Replacing workers who have left (not due to retirement) Major contributing factor	Replacing workers who have left (not due to retirement) Somewhat/minor a contributing factor	Replacing workers who have left (not due to retirement) Not a Factor at all

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* 5. Tell us about the applicants for positions you seek to fill:

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
We receive too few applicants to consider for most positions	We receive too few applicants to consider for most positions Strongly Agree	We receive too few applicants to consider for most positions Agree	We receive too few applicants to consider for most positions Neutral	We receive too few applicants to consider for most positions Disagree	We receive too few applicants to consider for most positions Strongly Disagree
We receive too many applicants to consider for most positions	We receive too many applicants to consider for most positions Strongly Agree	We receive too many applicants to consider for most positions Agree	We receive too many applicants to consider for most positions Neutral	We receive too many applicants to consider for most positions Disagree	We receive too many applicants to consider for most positions Strongly Disagree
In general, most applicants present themselves properly during an interview	In general, most applicants present themselves properly during an interview Strongly Agree	In general, most applicants present themselves properly during an interview Agree	In general, most applicants present themselves properly during an interview Neutral	In general, most applicants present themselves properly during an interview Disagree	In general, most applicants present themselves properly during an interview Strongly Disagree
In general, applicants fulfill all necessary requirements for the job.	In general, applicants fulfill all necessary requirements for the job. Strongly Agree	In general, applicants fulfill all necessary requirements for the job. Agree	In general, applicants fulfill all necessary requirements for the job. Neutral	In general, applicants fulfill all necessary requirements for the job. Disagree	In general, applicants fulfill all necessary requirements for the job. Strongly Disagree
In general, applicants possess the basic skills required for the job.	In general, applicants possess the basic skills required for the job. Strongly Agree	In general, applicants possess the basic skills required for the job. Agree	In general, applicants possess the basic skills required for the job. Neutral	In general, applicants possess the basic skills required for the job. Disagree	In general, applicants possess the basic skills required for the job. Strongly Disagree
In general, applicants possess the soft skills required for the job.	In general, applicants possess the soft skills required for the job. Strongly Agree	In general, applicants possess the soft skills required for the job. Agree	In general, applicants possess the soft skills required for the job. Neutral	In general, applicants possess the soft skills required for the job. Disagree	In general, applicants possess the soft skills required for the job. Strongly Disagree
In general, applicants possess the occupational skills required for the job.	In general, applicants possess the occupational skills required for the job. Strongly Agree	In general, applicants possess the occupational skills required for the job. Agree	In general, applicants possess the occupational skills required for the job. Neutral	In general, applicants possess the occupational skills required for the job. Disagree	In general, applicants possess the occupational skills required for the job. Strongly Disagree
There is often a problem filling this position because applicants are disqualified due to controlled substance testing.	There is often a problem filling this position because applicants are disqualified due to controlled substance testing. Strongly Agree	There is often a problem filling this position because applicants are disqualified due to controlled substance testing. Agree	There is often a problem filling this position because applicants are disqualified due to controlled substance testing. Neutral	There is often a problem filling this position because applicants are disqualified due to controlled substance testing. Disagree	There is often a problem filling this position because applicants are disqualified due to controlled substance testing. Strongly Disagree
There is often a problem filling this position because applicants are disqualified for failure to pass a background check.	There is often a problem filling this position because applicants are disqualified for failure to pass a background check. Strongly Agree	There is often a problem filling this position because applicants are disqualified for failure to pass a background check. Agree	There is often a problem filling this position because applicants are disqualified for failure to pass a background check. Neutral	There is often a problem filling this position because applicants are disqualified for failure to pass a background check. Disagree	There is often a problem filling this position because applicants are disqualified for failure to pass a background check. Strongly Disagree

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Which method(s) does your organization use in recruiting for permanent positions:

	Always	Most of the time	Some of the time	Not likely to try	Never tried
Networking/Word of Mouth	Networking/Word of Mouth Always	Networking/Word of Mouth Most of the time	Networking/Word of Mouth Some of the time	Networking/Word of Mouth Not likely to try	Networking/Word of Mouth Never tried
Online - Social Media (Facebook or Craig's List)	Online - Social Media (Facebook or Craig's List) Always	Online - Social Media (Facebook or Craig's List) Most of the time	Online - Social Media (Facebook or Craig's List) Some of the time	Online - Social Media (Facebook or Craig's List) Not likely to try	Online - Social Media (Facebook or Craig's List) Never tried
Online - Your own Corporate Website	Online - Your own Corporate Website Always	Online - Your own Corporate Website Most of the time	Online - Your own Corporate Website Some of the time	Online - Your own Corporate Website Not likely to try	Online - Your own Corporate Website Never tried
Online - Paid Recruiting websites (Career Builder, Monster, etc.)	Online - Paid Recruiting websites (Career Builder, Monster, etc.) Always	Online - Paid Recruiting websites (Career Builder, Monster, etc.) Most of the time	Online - Paid Recruiting websites (Career Builder, Monster, etc.) Some of the time	Online - Paid Recruiting websites (Career Builder, Monster, etc.) Not likely to try	Online - Paid Recruiting websites (Career Builder, Monster, etc.) Never tried
Online - No Cost Websites (LouisianaWorks.net / LAWORKS.Net)	Online - No Cost Websites (LouisianaWorks.net / LAWORKS.Net) Always	Online - No Cost Websites (LouisianaWorks.net / LAWORKS.Net) Most of the time	Online - No Cost Websites (LouisianaWorks.net / LAWORKS.Net) Some of the time	Online - No Cost Websites (LouisianaWorks.net / LAWORKS.Net) Not likely to try	Online - No Cost Websites (LouisianaWorks.net / LAWORKS.Net) Never tried
College/University Career Centers	College/University Career Centers Always	College/University Career Centers Most of the time	College/University Career Centers Some of the time	College/University Career Centers Not likely to try	College/University Career Centers Never tried
Job Fairs	Job Fairs Always	Job Fairs Most of the time	Job Fairs Some of the time	Job Fairs Not likely to try	Job Fairs Never tried
Professional recruiter or headhunter	Professional recruiter or headhunter Always	Professional recruiter or headhunter Most of the time	Professional recruiter or headhunter Some of the time	Professional recruiter or headhunter Not likely to try	Professional recruiter or headhunter Never tried
Temp Agencies	Temp Agencies Always	Temp Agencies Most of the time	Temp Agencies Some of the time	Temp Agencies Not likely to try	Temp Agencies Never tried
Local Business & Career Solutions Centers, including Job 1	Local Business & Career Solutions Centers, including Job 1 Always	Local Business & Career Solutions Centers, including Job 1 Most of the time	Local Business & Career Solutions Centers, including Job 1 Some of the time	Local Business & Career Solutions Centers, including Job 1 Not likely to try	Local Business & Career Solutions Centers, including Job 1 Never tried
Newspaper	Newspaper Always	Newspaper Most of the time	Newspaper Some of the time	Newspaper Not likely to try	Newspaper Never tried
Radio and/or Television	Radio and/or Television Always	Radio and/or Television Most of the time	Radio and/or Television Some of the time	Radio and/or Television Not likely to try	Radio and/or Television Never tried

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Tell us about your hiring process (check all that apply):

Paper application

Online application system

Resume accepted

Drug Testing

Background Check

Other (please specify)

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* 8. The time span from when a job vacancy becomes available to the time it is filled is referred to as the Recruitment Period. How would you best describe your Recruitment Period?

Less than 30 days

30 to 60 days

More than 60 days

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* 9. How would you categorize reasons for Turnover in the last 12 months?

	Often	Sometimes	Rare
Involuntary Termination	Involuntary Termination Often	Involuntary Termination Sometimes	Involuntary Termination Rare
Functional Voluntary quit (Low performers leave on their own)	Functional Voluntary quit (Low performers leave on their own) Often	Functional Voluntary quit (Low performers leave on their own) Sometimes	Functional Voluntary quit (Low performers leave on their own) Rare
Dysfunctional Voluntary (High Performers leave)	Dysfunctional Voluntary (High Performers leave) Often	Dysfunctional Voluntary (High Performers leave) Sometimes	Dysfunctional Voluntary (High Performers leave) Rare
Retirement	Retirement Often	Retirement Sometimes	Retirement Rare
Other	Other Often	Other Sometimes	Other Rare

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* 10. Percentage of current workforce that could potentially consider retirement in the next 5 years

	Not Sure	0 - 5%	5 - 10%	10 - 20%	20 - 30%	More than 30%
Currently over the age of 60	Currently over the age of 60 Not Sure	Currently over the age of 60 0 - 5%	Currently over the age of 60 5 - 10%	Currently over the age of 60 10 - 20%	Currently over the age of 60 20 - 30%	Currently over the age of 60 More than 30%
Has been working with the organization for 20+ years	Has been working with the organization for 20+ years Not Sure	Has been working with the organization for 20+ years 0 - 5%	Has been working with the organization for 20+ years 5 - 10%	Has been working with the organization for 20+ years 10 - 20%	Has been working with the organization for 20+ years 20 - 30%	Has been working with the organization for 20+ years More than 30%

Does your organization have a succession plan in place?

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* 11. How knowledgeable are you about the following resources through the Louisiana Workforce Commission and the Local Business & Career Solutions Centers?

	Very Familiar	Somewhat Familiar	Not familiar at all
Work Opportunity Tax Credits for hiring special target populations	Work Opportunity Tax Credits for hiring special target populations Very Familiar	Work Opportunity Tax Credits for hiring special target populations Somewhat Familiar	Work Opportunity Tax Credits for hiring special target populations Not familiar at all
Partial wage reimbursements for training eligible new hires On-the-Job (OJT)	Partial wage reimbursements for training eligible new hires On-the-Job (OJT) Very Familiar	Partial wage reimbursements for training eligible new hires On-the-Job (OJT) Somewhat Familiar	Partial wage reimbursements for training eligible new hires On-the-Job (OJT) Not familiar at all
Incumbent Worker Training Program (IWTP & SBET)	Incumbent Worker Training Program (IWTP & SBET) Very Familiar	Incumbent Worker Training Program (IWTP & SBET) Somewhat Familiar	Incumbent Worker Training Program (IWTP & SBET) Not familiar at all
Online Job Postings and Virtual Recruiter (louisianaworks.net)	Online Job Postings and Virtual Recruiter (louisianaworks.net) Very Familiar	Online Job Postings and Virtual Recruiter (louisianaworks.net) Somewhat Familiar	Online Job Postings and Virtual Recruiter (louisianaworks.net) Not familiar at all
Access to Labor Market Information	Access to Labor Market Information Very Familiar	Access to Labor Market Information Somewhat Familiar	Access to Labor Market Information Not familiar at all
Recruitment & Pre-screening Assistance	Recruitment & Pre-screening Assistance Very Familiar	Recruitment & Pre-screening Assistance Somewhat Familiar	Recruitment & Pre-screening Assistance Not familiar at all
Customized Recruitment Events	Customized Recruitment Events Very Familiar	Customized Recruitment Events Somewhat Familiar	Customized Recruitment Events Not familiar at all

For more information today about the above resources, please visit www.RegionOneWorks.net

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* 12. Any other workforce issues not addressed above:

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* 13. (Optional) Please provide your organization's information if you would like to speak to someone about finding workforce solutions that are specific to your organization. Identifying information will not be included in the survey results and analysis.

Your Name:

Company Name:

City:

Phone:

Email:

Current number of Employees in the State: