Skills Bank Employer Survey Q1 What sector would best describe your company?AccommodationAdvanced Manufacturing & MaterialsAgricultureBeauty / cosmetics sectorCompany & Professional ServicesCharity / communityChildcareConstructionCreative, Arts, entertainmentDigital IndustriesEducation / TrainingFinancial & InsuranceFood productionHealth CareHealthcare TechnologiesIT servicesLegalLogistics (transport & storage)Low CarbonManufacturing / EngineeringMining and QuarryingMotor SalesMotor tradesOtherPropertyPublic administration & defenceRestaurant / Food ServiceRetailServicesSports, Leisure & TourismTelecommunicationsUtilitiesWholesaleQ1a If you wish to add a short description about your company please do so here:Q2 Where are your company's premises? Barnsley Doncaster Rotherham Sheffield Other Q2a. Please specify the area. Q3 What is the number of staff employed by your company? Micro (1 - 9) Small (10 - 49) Medium (50 - 249) Large (250+) Q4 Roughly what is the shape of your company in percentages? (Should total 100%)<10%10-20%30-60%70%>70%AdministrationOperational levelTechnical skilled levelMiddle managementSenior managementOtherQ5 Has the impact of the pandemic on your company become fully clear and do you envisage a return to former business levels in the next two years? There was no significant impact The impact is still unclear The company may not survive The company anticipates a return to former levels The company anticipates being in growth Q6 In response to the pandemic / Brexit has your company made long-term changes to its business model? Permanent changes in the way we conduct our business Permanent changes in the products / services we provide We have shrunk some of our activity and do not anticipate resurrecting them We have moved to online engagement and expect this to remain the majority of our trade We have diversified and found ourselves in a new market place There have been no significant changes Q6a If you wish, please use this space to highlight the impact on your company if not fully captured above.Q7 Does your company consider there to be realistic business opportunities over the next 5 years? The company is pessimistic about any material opportunities for growth in the next 5 years There definitely will be opportunities but It is not clear to the company where they are at the moment There is a growing demand for the company’s products/ services in the UK There is a growing demand for the company’s products/ services overseas Competitors have / are losing ground to our advantage New technologies are in the pipeline New software is in the pipeline Other Please indicate the type of technologies your company is anticipating. Please indicate the type of software your company is anticipating. Please clarify the opportunities envisaged by your company. Q8 What does your company consider to be its material threats over the next 5 years? Foreign trade agreements and customs requirements are undermining the company Competitors are benefitting from technological advances which gives them a competitive edge Existing suppliers / customers are diverting allegiance away from UK companies Increasing costs Skills shortages Labour supply shortages Shortages in materials and / or delays in the supply chain Other Please clarify what sort of skills shortages your company is anticipating / experiencing. Please clarify what sort of labour is in short supply. Please clarify other Q9 What gives your company (or could give your company) a competitive edge in your market place?Q10 How would your company describe its relationship with its supply chain? The company does not have a supply chain The company sources its materials / services from a number of suppliers and shops around The company uses a select number of suppliers and has a working relationship with them The company collaborates with its supply chain to ensure we both maximise the opportunities available in our sector Other Please clarify the companies relationship with its supply chain. Q11 What role does research and development play within your company? The company has its own research team / facilities The company collaborates with key partners to innovate and stay ahead of competition The company keeps up to date with developments in our sector None, it is not relevant to this company Other If you wish, please use this space to explain the role of research & development within your company and sector. Q12 As part of your company’s vision and business planning, does your company envisage accessing training in the next two years? Yes No Q12a Please specifyYesPossibleNoAdministrationLow SkilledTechnical skilledMiddle managementSenior managementBusiness support of a consultantQ12b Please use this space to indicate the nature of support you may require.Q13 What process does your company use to help it to identify the training needs of the workforce?Q14 How do you identify training providers to meet your company's training requirements?Q15 Over the last 5 years what is the main sort of training your company has undertaken? Senior management Middle management Technical skilled Low skilled Administration None Administration Level 3+ Level 2 Basic skills Low Skilled Level 3+ Level 2 Basic skills 15a Has your company used a business consultant over the last 5 years? Yes No Q15b If you wish, please use this space to indicate the nature of support you accessed.Q16 To what degree does the UK’s environmental Net Zero target effect your company? Not at all A modest amount but it is not an immediate priority A significant amount but it is not immediately priority A significant amount and is a matter of concern now It may provide our company with some business opportunities Q17 Has your company taken/taking material steps in response to the Net Zero target? Yes No Q17a What steps has your company taken, taking or considering in response to the Net Zero target?Please leave this question unanswered if your company considers that Net Zero is not applicable.takentakingconsideringThe company calculates its carbon footprint and monitors it regularlyThe company takes actions to reduce its carbon footprintThe company takes into account the carbon footprint of the suppliers it usesQ17b Please highlight the companies approach to monitoring and reducing its carbon footprint.Q18 To what degree do you feel your company is making the most of the software and digital resources available? There may be digital resources which could support our company that we are unaware of We may not be getting the maximum benefit from our current software We would benefit from independent advice on software and digital developments on the horizon We are fully confident in our digital facilities and our digital skills. Please indicate what sort of digital resources your company would benefit from or you believe are on the horizon.Please indicate the sort of software your company uses that may be under-utilised.Q19 Is the extent and sophistication of cyber crime a concern to your company? Cyber security is not a concern for our company Cyber security is a concern but the company is on top of this Cyber security is a concern and something the company need to do more about Q20 There is a growing momentum on the corporate social responsibility agenda (supporting communities / schools / place etc). Which of the following may be relevant to your company?Have doneDoingConsideringUse apprentices to meet staffing needsCollaborate with supply chain for mutual benefitSupport local community organisations / activitiesAre a disability Confident companyQ21 If you wish, please use this space to expand on any response or other issue if you wish.If content please provide your company name. Email address. NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
