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Survey demonstrates difficulties for employers
Employers in Bruce, Grey,
Huron and Perth counties
continue to struggle to find
qualified workers.
After three years of
EmployerOne surveys, the
Four County Labour Market
Planning Board (FCLMPB)
finds that the majority of
employers in the region con-
tinue to highlight the need
for soft skills training to
ensure workplace success.
Based on annual survey
feedback, several commu-
nity initiatives have been
undertaken to address soft
skills training aimed at creat-
ing and sustaining a stronger
local workforce.
Based on survey
responses, we know that
461 employers hired at
least one employee in 2016,
collectively accounting for
5,416 new positions in the
region. Over half of these
positions were full -tinge
speaking to a more stable
workforce.
Nearly half of surveyed
employers reported they had
trouble filling at Least one
position in 2016. Looking at
the overall picture, 25% of
these employers had been
trying to fill these positions
for more than a year. This
suggests that many employ-
ers are experiencing long-
term challenges trying to
find employees.
"We need to focus on
developing a community
strategy that addresses
employer concerns and have
businesses involved in the
discussions," said Gemma
Mendez -Smith, executive
director of the FCLMPB.
Results from the annual
EmployerOne Survey,
which will be shared with
local stakeholders, includ-
i n g educators,
local governments and
Employment Ontario Ser-
vice Providers, can be
viewed at www.planning-
board.ca/reports/
employerone-survey-
observations/.
For further information on
the survey please call the
FCLMPB at 519-881-2725 or
email info@planningboard.ca.
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