ELEVATE Longmont

Annual Retention Survey

Each year, the ELEVATE Committee conducts this primary employer survey. The goals of this survey are to identify industry trends, gather strategic intelligence, address concerns, identify new opportunities, and offer support. The results are used to inform LEDP’s future programs, initiatives, and to share information with the community. This information is vital to Longmont EDP's work and provides the foundation to support the economic health of the community.

Only questions with an asterisk are required; all other questions are optional, but completing the survey in its entirety provides us with the most complete picture of Longmont's business climate and economic landscape. Any information you provide on this survey is confidential. Responses will only be reported in aggregate; however, information may be shared with the ELEVATE Longmont Committee unless we are directed otherwise.

If you have any questions or concerns about this survey, please contact Krista Colehower, Operations Specialist for the Longmont EDP at krista@longmont.org or by phone at (303) 651-0128.

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First name (required)*

Last name (required)*

Job title (required)*

Email (required)*

Company name (required)*

Longmont location type (required)*

Choose one

Corporate HQ

Division HQ

Branch

Other location type

If "Other location type" is selected, please describe:

Which functions are located in Longmont? (required)*

Select all that apply

If other functions are performed, please describe:

Has ownership of the company changed in the last 2 years? (required)

If ownership has changed, please describe:

Workforce

Number of full-time employees in Longmont operation (required)*

Number of part-time employees in Longmont operation

Number of contract employees in Longmont operation

What is the average annual wage at this facility?

In dollars

What is the minimum hourly wage at this facility?

In dollars

Do you provide healthcare benefits for your employees?

Select all that apply

Full-time employees

Part-time employees

Contract employees

What are your employment projections for the next two years for this facility? (required)*

Choose one

Increasing

Staying the same

Declining

No response

If declining, due to:

Select all that apply

Reduced revenue

Outsourcing

Automation

Other

If "Other" is selected for declining jobs, please describe:

What are your entry level employee education/experience requirements? (required)*

Select all that apply

Experience in the field

High school education or equivalent

Undergraduate degree

Post-graduate degree (Master's, PhD)

Technical school, associate's degree, etc.

Previous work in a related field

No educational requirements

Which, if any of the following present the most significant workforce challenges for your company?

Select all that apply

If "Other workforce challenges" is selected, please describe:

Do you have any challenges regarding employee attraction and recruitment?

Select all that apply

If "Other attraction/recruitment challenges" is selected, please describe:

In the past year, have you made any changes to your compensation packages and/or incentives in order to attract new employees? (required)*

Select all that apply

If "Other changes" is selected, please describe:

If your company is struggling to recruit talent with specific skills, please list those skills here:

Do you have any challenges regarding employee retention?

Select all that apply

If "Other retention issues" is selected, please describe:

Do you have any challenges regarding employee training and development?

Select all that apply

Lack of access to training expertise

Lack of resources to support training & development

Performance management process does not identify training needs

Employee resistance to change

Employees focused on short term

Lack of leadership training to manage staff development

Other training and development challenges

If "Other training and development challenges" is selected, please describe:

What are the most prominent sources you use for recruiting? (required)*

Select all that apply

If "Other sources" is selected, please describe:

Do you have an internship or apprenticeship program? (required)*

Select all that apply

We have an internship program

We are looking to create an internship program

We have an apprenticeship program

We are looking to create an apprenticeship program

We are not interested at this time

Unsure

If you have or are interested in apprenticeship/internship opportunities, they are available for:

Do you currently use a skills or competency-based hiring method throughout the recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding steps? (required)*

Do you have a formal workforce training program in place? (required)*

What resources are used by your organization to meet training needs? (required)*

Select all that apply

If "Other training resources" is selected, please describe:

Approximately what percentage of your employees commute from outside of the City of Longmont? (required)*

Numbers only

Approximately what percentage of your employees live outside of Boulder County? (required)*

Numbers only

How important is access to reliable and affordable childcare for your employees? (required)*

Choose one

Are you willing to invest more corporate resources into childcare for your workforce? (required)*

Choose one

We currently invest in childcare for employees

We are considering an investment in childcare

We may consider an investment in childcare in the future

We have no plans to invest in childcare

Unsure

To what degree has housing affordability impacted your ability to recruit and retain employees at your Longmont facility? (required)*

Choose one

Business Operations

What is your projected (next two years) revenue trend at this facility? (required)*

Choose one

Increasing

Staying the same

Declining

No response

What is your projected (next two years) profitability at this facility? (required)*

Choose one

Increasing

Staying the same

Declining

No response

What are your previous year annual revenues at this facility?

In dollars

Are you exporting goods/services outside of the Boulder County region? (required)*

Select all that apply

Yes, statewide

Yes, nationally

Yes, internationally

Are you currently facing any impediments to the growth of your business? If yes, please describe:

Sites and Facilities

Do you own or lease your Longmont facility? (required)*

Are you planning to expand your facility footprint in the next 6 to 12 months? (required)*

Is there room for expansion at your current facility? (required)*

Are you planning to invest in building improvements at your current facility in the next 6 to 12 months? (required)*

How would you rate the risk of this facility closing in the next 1 - 2 years? (required)*

Choose one

High

Moderate

Low

No response

How would you rate the risk of this facility downsizing in the next 1 - 2 years? (required)*

Choose one

High

Moderate

Low

No response

Public Infrastructure & Utilities

Are you experiencing issues/challenges with public infrastructure (including utilities) at your facility? (required)*

If yes, please describe:

How important is regional transportation connectivity to your business to move your workforce, goods and services? (required)*

Choose one

What resources, if any, are you willing to invest in resolving mobility and transportation challenges? (required)*

Select all that apply

Company financial contribution to cover employee transportation needs (e.g. RTD, EcoPass)

Time or interest in policy advocacy and or lobbying

Tax increase to improve Longmont area transportation services

Not interested at this time

Other investment interest

If "Other investment interest" is selected, please describe:

Business Climate

What are the top 3 advantages of operating in the Longmont area? (required)*

Please select up to three

Cost of doing business

Proximity to customers

Access to a trained workforce

Quality of life

Amenities available within the community

Access to supply chain

Transportation systems that support the movement of goods, raw materials and workforce

Access to workforce development and training

Other advantage(s)

If "Other advantage(s)" is selected, please describe:

If "Other disadvantage(s)" is selected, please describe:

Is there anything else you'd like us to know about your company?

Please don't share my responses with the ELEVATE Committee.