Recognizing that no two pandemic experiences are exactly alike, Michigan Works! is launching a full-tilt effort to understand the true impact of the coronavirus in Southwest Michigan, especially concerning the workforce and how both businesses and individuals have felt the brunt of COVID-19 thus far.
The team at Michigan Works! is issuing a call to action to the community to fill out a six-question survey to understand the true impact of COVID-19 and how it relates to the workforce and workers in our region.
Lily Brewer, Executive Director of Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren, says, “We know that every individual in every household has a different experience with COVID-19,” but admits, “What we don’t know, is what that impact has been. Employers are looking to our team to help them bring back their workforce, re-engage individuals, remove their barriers, and ultimately fill the talent gap that COVID has left behind, however, we cannot do that unless we know what barriers individuals in our community are facing. This is a proactive step in reconnecting employees and employers as the economy begins to reopen.”
The six-question anonymous survey focuses primarily on the employment status of those living in Berrien, Cass, or Van Buren Counties and will take approximately three minutes to complete. Click this link to take the survey right now: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/COVIDswm
Brewer says, “We want to get to the bottom of the true impact. While economic data is extremely valuable, we want to rely on data that comes directly from the people we serve.”
The survey will be open from today, Friday, February 26th until Friday, March 12th. The results of the survey will be shared publicly in an aggregate form at a later date.
Michigan Works! of Berrien, Cass, Van Buren specializes in educating, training, and employing individuals of all ages. They work with local businesses to find out what keeps them up at night and help them tackle the most pressing challenges they may face, including attracting and retaining talent. For more information, you can visit online at: http://www.miworks.org.
