Employers estimate they will add 16 positions, on average, within two years. This mimics the growth of the past two years, when these businesses added 15 positions, on average. Tapping the large student population in Dane County may be a solution. Employees indicate that an opportunity to advance is important. Provide more training options.
Businesses often look for new skilled workers rather than training existing workers.
Offer flexible work schedules. It also suggests that employers should notice increases in productivity as younger workers obtain more experience. Green, a professor of rural sociology, has conducted similar labor surveys in 48 other Wisconsin counties. The survey was sponsored by Madison Gas and Electric Co., Alliant Energy, the Dane County Office of UW-Extension and many other area employers. Dozens of companies are exploring new business opportunities in Town Square DeForest.