Looking back at 2024
Was 2024 a good year for your company?
Yes: 60%
Somewhat: 40%
No: 0%
Did rising costs and/or inflation hamper your business’s operations?
Yes: 60%
Somewhat: 40%
No: 0%
Do you feel...
A good reference?
When hiring new employees, do you connect with references to seek more information about the candidates?
Yes: 100%
Yes, but only if the candidate provides references:...
’Tis the season
Does your company hold any special holiday parties or events between November and December?
Yes: 100%
No: 0%
Do most of your employees take vacations during the...
AI in the workplace
Does your company use artificial intelligence in any way within the workplace?
Yes: 40%
No: 40%
No, but our company is discussing it: 20%
Has using artificial intelligence...
In the bank
How many times a month do you visit a bank branch on average?
Rarely: 67%
Once per month: 33%
2-5 times per month: 0%
More than 5 times...
Experience necessary?
Does your company seek possible employee candidates who had prior job experience?
Depends on the position: 67%
Yes: 33%
No: 0%
When seeking a job candidate, how much...
Summer sunset
Does your company participate in any end-of-summer networking initiatives?
Yes: 75%
No: 25%
Do more of your employees return to working in the office/on-site after the summer...
Chamber door
Is your business a member of at least one local business association and/or chamber of commerce?
Yes: 100%
No: 0%
No, but we are considering joining: 0%
How...
Tech trouble?
How often does your company experience technology-related issues?
Sometimes: 80%
Often: 20%
Never: 0%
Have you had technology problems impact an entire day’s work?
Yes: 60%
No: 40%
Who is your...
Break time
Do you often take breaks while at work?
No: 60%
Yes: 40%
How often do you work through a lunch break?
Always: 80%
Sometimes: 20%
Never: 0%
Do you and/or your...










