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: Are skilled positions in your company going unfilled because of a lack of qualified applicants
Yes……………..41.7% No………………58.3%
QUESTION: Are you finding that because of a shortage of qualified applicants, you have had to lower your standards for individuals filling skilled positions?
Yes………..12.5% No…………83.3% Not applicable……58.3%
QUESTION: Have you implemented training programs because you have hired individuals who do not possess the skill levels you require for certain positions?
Yes………….33.3% No………….62.5% Don’t know………..4.2%
QUESTION: When filling skilled positions, are most of the successful candidates from
Rhode Island………………………………..75%
The other New England state……………25%
