Job Vacancy/Hiring Needs Survey of Florida Businesses Announced
Florida's Agency for Workforce Innovation/Labor Market Statistics Center will be conducting a statewide Job Vacancy/Hiring Needs Survey beginning in December 2009 and running through March 2010. This survey is being funded by Stimulus funds from the US Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.
The survey is designed to assist Floridians in getting back to work by providing a timely snapshot of occupational demand in local areas. This information will help the state know where to allocate training funds, thus meeting the hiring needs of Florida businesses.
The phone survey will be conducted by Brandt Information Services, Inc.
Questions about
the survey may be directed to Brandt at 877-243-8757, or the Labor Market Statistics Center's (Job Vacancy Team) at 866-537-3615.
Job Vacancy/Hiring Needs Surveys
The Labor Market Statistics(LMS) Center conducts custom hiring needs surveys for Florida’s workforce partners using methods developed and approved by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. The current methodology is to collect vacancy information by occupation along with information on: full time/part time seasonal/temporary status; license/certification requirements; educational requirements; experience requirements; and benefits offered. Custom questions have been developed for future hiring needs and changing skills requirements. Other custom questions can be included on a fee basis.
The surveys use a weighted probability sample which places minimal burden on local employers while maximizing the usability of the data collected. Computer Assisted Telephone Inquiry (CATI) is used for data collection. Surveys can be customized for selected industry clusters or individual industries as specified by the North American Industry Classification (NAICS) system. Survey response rates above 65 percent are a contract requirement. Survey results are available two months after data collection ends.
Workforce development partners may contact LMS at info@labormarketinfo.com to discuss requirements for Job Vacancy/Hiring Needs surveys.
Job Vacancy/Hiring Needs Survey data provide a timely snapshot of occupational demand in local areas. These types of surveys are not available from any other source, government or private sector. Hiring needs custom surveys are conducted as requested as a cost reimbursable grant. Most of the fee is for the data collection with some minimal charges for sample selection, survey monitoring, and estimates production.
Current Surveys