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Employer Quotes
The quotes below are from employers in this industry: Transportation
They are talking about this topic: Workforce Trends & Challenges
The quotes below are about this issue:
Location plays a significant role in employers' hiring practices as well as their ability to attract and retain the necessary workforce. Several employers say that they prefer to hire local workers since they are more likely to stay long term; however, it is often difficult to attract those with specialized knowledge to rural areas, particularly when specialized training programs are not located in the area.
| "I think it's kind of an isolated area. Whenever we have an ad in the paper or we're looking for an experienced technician, we've almost had no luck at all getting one, really. Do you notice that? And even if we were to get one, the odds of them having any kind of Honda or Chrysler experience or a certified Ford technician go into their door right from the area is pretty low." | Northwest |
| "As far as the demographic goes, I definitely like to see the keep-it-local attitude. When we're searching for people, I would prefer to have somebody that really grew up here and has been here his entire life." | Northwest |
| "We pull locally. We just had an ad in the local paper for somebody and I had two applicants." | Northwest |
| "To be more specialized, you'd have to be willing to go where the job is, and that becomes a challenge. Well, especially lately, if you find an experienced technician...if they own a home, good luck. They're not going to sell their house in this market as easily. Their [spouse] might have a job. And it's very difficult to get someone to relocate." | Northwest |
| "Locals have roots here and they plan on staying here. They know what to expect. So it's a long-term investment, obviously. The stability part is important." | Northwest |