Workforce Markets - Surveys/Research

Survey Research provides decision-makers with a powerful tool for policy-making. It provides the information for strategic planning and when applied to Workforce or Labor Studies can assist in making communities or regions more competitive and attractive to companies competing in the global economy. Whether it’s for Workforce Quality, Availability or Cost the information is critical for decision-makers.

Area Development Magazine in its annual survey has for the last five years ranked “Availability of Skilled Labor and Labor Cost” in its top three Site Selection Factors. Workforce issues are becoming more and more important for economic development and jobs.