ICW Surveys

50+ Workforce Survey (Winter 2007 PDF)

As a part of the 50+ Workforce Initiative, ICW conducted a pre- and post- survey to determine the awareness of employers regarding the 50+ workforce and their capacity for addressing the issues. Participants in four pilot sites were benchmarked against employers on a national scale to compare how their businesses measured up in the areas of hiring, retaining, advancing, and creating a flexible workplace that encompassed the needs of the older worker.

Rising to the Challenge (Spring 2003 PDF) ORDER Hard Copy
This publication summarizes employer's awareness, use, and perception of the publicly funded workforce investment system. Over 3,700 employers across 77 communities participated in this effort (learn more). Rising to the Challenge provides information that businesses can use to strengthen their relationship with the workforce investment system and align the system to meet employer needs.

A Special Report on Five Midwestern States (Summer 2003 PDF) ORDER Hard Copy
Funded by the Joyce Foundation, this report summarizes data from 18 communities in five states about employers' knowledge and use of the publicly funded workforce system.
Employer Interview Highlights (Summer 2003 PDF) ORDER Hard Copy
This publication provides a summary of employers use and satisfaction with one-stop career center services, which are the delivery system for publicly funded workforce development programs

Keeping Competitive: Hiring, Training, and Retaining Qualified Employees
The "Keeping Competitive" series provides benchmarked data on employer surveys from communities around the country. The surveys address a broad range of workforce development issues, including hiring, turnover, and training. ORDER Hard Copy

2001 Report (PDF)
2002 Report (PDF)

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