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Employment
One of the intangible assets to our region is the work ethic of the people. Recent data by Manpower North America shows that the Lakeshore region consistently has one of highest productivity rates combined with one of the lowest absenteeism rates (less than 2 percent) of any other region in the United States. This speaks volumes to the worker-employer relations that have developed here.
Three years ago our business leadership commissioned a comprehensive, detailed study into the worker attitudes towards unions and the Lakeshore work environment. The results were overwhelmingly positive and prove our community’s unique position within the Midwest.
Worker Attitudes toward Union Free Environment:
- 41 percent of residents indicated they were not at all favorable to unions or union representation. Another 33 percent undecided on the issue, and only 25 percent were somewhat favorable or favorable.
- 40 percent said they would "definitely" vote no on a hypothetical union representation vote. 15 percent said they would "probably" vote no. Only 19 percent said they would "definitely" vote in favor of union representation.
- On questions regarding union representation, local business owners and leaders enjoy a remarkable level of credibility. People in the community view these leaders as a highly trustworthy source of information about these issues.
- A majority of survey respondents felt that greater union representation in the community would have a negative impact in factors such as quality of life, attractiveness of the community to new business, quality of employer/employee relationships and others.
Source: West Michigan Works survey developed by Wirthlin Worldwide, conducted by EPIC/ERM.
Hiring & Training
We work closely with the state sponsored Michigan Works office to find solutions for your staffing needs. Employers can get a free internet job posting on the Michigan Talent Bank with access to over 600,000 resumes. Hiring from the Talent Bank may qualify your company for wage training assistance for the first 30-90 days.
Training for existing workers may also be available. Depending on the scope of your training needs, customized on site training or collaborative classes can be arranged. We will put you in touch with the appropriate party, depending on your needs.
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