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2026 Workforce Needs & Trends Survey

The Citrus County Chamber of Commerce is working to better understand the current and future workforce needs of our local businesses. This survey will help us identify trends, challenges, and opportunities related to recruiting and retaining a qualified workforce.

Your feedback will directly inform Chamber advocacy, programming, and partnerships aimed at supporting your business and strengthening Citrus County’s workforce pipeline.

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Business Snapsot
(Helps us spot trends by size and industry)

Check all that apply

Healthcare
Construction / Trades
Manufacturing
Hospitality / Tourism
Retail
Professional Services
Nonprofit
Government
Agriculture
Other

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Current Workforce Challenges

Select top three (3)

Finding qualified applicants
Retaining employees
Skills gaps / lack of experience
Attendance / reliability
Wage competition
Limited applicant pool
Training capacity
Workplace culture / engagement
Transportation or scheduling barriers
Other

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Skills & Qualifications

Select all that apply

Technical/job-specific skills
Soft skills (communication, teamwork)
Reliability/work ethic
Customer service
Digital/technology skills
Leadership/supervisory skills
Basic math/literacy
Safety or compliance knowledge
Other

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Recruiting & Retention

Select all that apply

CareerSource
Online job boards
Social media
Employee referrals
Word of mouth
Career fairs
Internships/apprenticeships
Staffing agencies
Other

Choose top three (3)

Competitive wages
Benefits
Work-life balance
Schedule flexibility
Workplace culture
Growth/advancement opportunities
Training and development
Leadership/management
Other

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Looking Ahead

Choose all that apply

Growing your workforce
Maintaining current staffing levels
Reducing workforce
Unsure

Select top three (3)

Better connection to education/training providers
Internship or apprenticeship programs
Short-term skills training
Leadership development
Help promoting job openings
Wage/benefit benchmarking
HR best practices/resources
Transportation or childcare solutions
Other

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Chamber Engagement

Choose all that apply

Workforce focus groups
Internships or job shadowing
Career fairs or student engagement events
Mentorship opportunities
Advisory input on workforce initiatives
Pilot workforce programs
Not interested at this time

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Optional: Follow-Up

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