EMPLOYER GEOSPATIAL WORKFORCE TRENDS SURVEY

Thank you for participating in the GeoSearch and MAPPS Geospatial Workforce Trends Survey. This brief survey will take less than five minutes to complete. Your opinion is highly valuable to these organizations and if you would like to learn more about either organization and provide additional information for the survey please provide us with your contact information at the end of the survey.

1. Professional Position (Select one)
Founder
Executive Position
Technical Position
Business Position
Financial Position
Program/Project Manager
Human Resources / Personnel

2. What Sector do you represent? (Select all that apply)
Private Sector aerial, terrestrial or space sensor organization
Private sector geospatial technology tool or value added services provider
Private sector surveying and engineering
Government
Academic
Other

If Other Please Describe


3. Business Location
United States
Canada
Other

If Other Please Specify


4. Typically where do you find your new employees?(Select all that apply)
College
Technical Schools
Referrals
Search Firms
On-line Services
Other

If Other Please Specify


5. Please check the perks and benefits offered by your organization. (Select all that apply)
Positive Culture and Workplace Environment
Team Collaboration Environment
Flexible Work Environment
Insurance – Healthcare, Dental, Vison, Life
401 (k)/ Other Retirement Plan
Career Development
Competitive Salary and Benefits
Individual Recognition for Contributions Made
Job Security
Other

If Other Please Specify


6. Do you require any certifications to enhance professional development, such as those below?
CMSS
CMS
CP
PMP
GISP
GEOINT
Flight Certifications (Manned and Unmanned
Other

If Other Please Specify


7. Do you offer reimbursement for certifications and professional development for employees?
Yes
No

If No, Please Describe Why


8. If you provide reimbursement for certifications and professional development what is your annual budget per employee ?
$1,000-2,000
$2,000-4,000
$4,000-6,000
Other

If Other, Please Specify


9. What level of impact have you found that salary has in terms of retention of employees?
High
Medium
Low
Other

If Other, Please Specify


10. Do you provide annual increases to employees’ salaries and if so at what percentage?
No
Yes 2%
Yes 3%
Yes >3%
Other

If Other, Please Specify


11. Can your business absorb increased labor cost and maintain adequate profit margins?
Yes
No

12. If you would like to provide further information for this survey or learn more about GeoSearch and MAPPS please provide your contact information NAME, EMAIL, PHONE