EmployerOne Survey Observations 2018
The EmployerOne Survey was conducted for the fourth time in January 2018 in the four county area, which includes the counties of Bruce, Grey, Huron, and Perth. In total, 640 businesses responded to the survey; 555 businesses completed all questions and 85 businesses completed some of the questions in the survey. Collectively, respondents represented 35,169 employees. These business respondents continue to provide valuable insights into changes in the local labour market.
In this report:
- Highlight Observations
- Background
- Methodology
- General Labour Market Conditions
- Availability of Qualified Workers
- Employment Dynamics in 2017
- Anticipated Hires and Recruitment
- Succession Planning
- Business Investment in Training
- Spotlight on the Tourism Economy
- Comments from Employers
- Community Engagement Strategies
Local Lenses by County
Below you will find links to the Local Lenses by County. These reports are specific to the individual regions of Bruce County, Grey County and Huron County.
In these reports:
- Top Recruitment Methods
- Top Retention Methods
- Hard-To-Fill Jobs
- Skills Shortage
- In-Demand Jobs
- In-Demand Technical Skills
- In-Demand Workplace Competencies
Local Lenses by Sector
Below you will find links to the Local Lenses by Sector. These reports are specific to the different employment sectors found within our region. These sectors include Agriculture, Construction, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail Trade and Tourism.
In these reports:
- Economic Summary
- Recruitment
- Top Positions Filled
- Hard-To-Fill Jobs
- Hiring Trends
- Training
- Retention Trends
- Skills Shortage
