The Providence Business News Executive Poll is a weekly
survey of 70 top business leaders throughout the state, representing small and
large companies in a variety of industries and businesses.
QUESTION: Is the employee makeup at your company or organization as ethnically/racially
diverse as you would like it to be?
Yes: 50% No: 50%
QUESTION: How would you compare the ethnic/racial makeup of your company
or organization between today and a decade ago?
It is more diverse: 71% It is less diverse: 0% It hasn’t substantially changed: 29%
QUESTION: Would your company or organization offer English language classes
on site (after work hours) if enough employees said they would take part in
such a program?
Yes: 29% No: 71%
QUESTION: Do you consider it important to have key employees who are able
to speak a language other than English as part of an effort to search out new
business for your company or organization?
Yes: 36% No: 64%
QUESTION: Should the state invest more time and money into worker training
programs for non-English speaking citizens?
Yes: 36% No: 64%
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