Page 1 of 21 Katy Area Workforce Survey 2017
Katy Area Workforce Survey 2017 In partnership with the newly created Katy, TX Human Resource Networking Group, Katy Area Economic Development Council conducted a workforce survey. The purpose of the survey was to gather information from human resources managers/recruiters in the area and provide useful data for benchmarking and workforce development purposes. Approximately 21 companies representing over 3,300 employees responded to the survey. Katy Area EDC would like to thank all of the companies that participated as well as the Katy, TX Human Resource Networking Group for its support of this project. Companies which completed the survey and provided contact information will be sent a copy of the survey results. Page 2 of 21
Where is your company located? Percentage of Respondents 60.00% 50.00% 40.00% 30.00% Percentage of Respondents 20.00% 10.00% 0.00% City of Katy City Limits City of Houston City Limits Harris County Fort Bend County Waller County In Katy ISD Outside Katy ISD Unincorporated Page 3 of 21
What year did your company begin operations in the Katy Area? 5 Number of Respondents 4 3 2 1 0 1945-1950 1951-1955 1990-1995 1996-2000 2001-2005 2006-2010 2011-2015 2016-2020 Year Operations Began Page 4 of 21
What is the company s primary type of industry? Other Services Public Administration Health Care and Social Assistance Educational Services Management of Companies and Enterprises Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Finance and Insurance Retail Trade Manufacturing Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction, Energy Services 0.00% 5.00% 10.00% 15.00% 20.00% 25.00% 30.00% Percentage of Respondents Page 5 of 21
In your company, what is the total number of Employees? 11% (387) 14% (460) (460) 75% (2,492) Full time employees Part Time Employees Independent Contractors Page 6 of 21
What is the division of workforce among the following skills levels? 0% 14% (345) 31% (800) 15% (393) 40% (1,016) Unskilled Semi-Skilled Skilled Office/Clerical Management Page 7 of 21
What are the average wage rates for each level of your workforce? $140,000 $120,000 Average Annual Wage Rates Annual Wage Rates $350,000 $128,167 $300,000 $100,000 $80,000 $60,000 $40,000 $20,000 $16,500 $30,927 $58,750 $42,609 Average Annual Wage Rates $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 Low Median High $0 $0 Page 8 of 21
What is the average years of education for each level of your workforce? Average Years of Education 18 16 15.6 14.8 16.2 14 12 10 8 6 10.0 12.4 Average Years of Education 4 2 0 Unskilled Semi-Skilled Skilled Office/Clerical Management Page 9 of 21
What is the number of years of education for each level of your workforce? (Low, Median, High) 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 Low Median High 4 2 0 Unskilled Semi-Skilled Skilled Office/Clerical Management Page 10 of 21
Percentage of the company s workforce that resides within Katy ISD? 0 23.53% 41.18% 0-15%: 15.1-30%: 17.65% 30.1-50%: 50.1% or more: 17.65% Page 11 of 21
What is the percentage of employees who are allowed remote work options? % of Employees allowed remote work options Answer Choices: 90.1-100% 80.1-90% 70.1-80% 60.1-70% 50.1-60% 40.1-50% 30.1-40% 20.1-30% 10.1-20% 0-10% 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 Number of respondents Page 12 of 21
What is the company s annual turnover rate? Does the company consider this to be a problem? Annual Turnover Rates Problem? 8% 8% 0-5% No 87% 6-10% 15% 46% 11-15% 16-20% 21-25% Yes 13% 15% 46-50% 8% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% % of Respondents Page 13 of 21
What is the company s annual absentee rate? Does the company consider this to be a problem? Annual Absentee Rate Problem? 0-5% No 83% 36% 6-10% 55% 11-15% 16-20% Other Yes 17% 9% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% % of Respondents Page 14 of 21
What are the top 3 reasons why you believe turnover and absenteeism are high? 31% External Factors (Traffic, Family, 38% Economy, Etc.) 31% Internal Factors (Pay,Corporate Issues, Promotion, Etc.) No Issue (No Problem) Page 15 of 21
80.00% Is the company having difficulty finding enough qualified workers? 70.00% 60.00% % of Respondents 50.00% 40.00% 30.00% 20.00% 10.00% 0.00% No If yes, at which skill levels/job classifications? Not at this time but I feel the challenge might come when some of the new companies begin hiring. Management Manufacturing operators/ process technicians Mid-management 5-10 years experience. Yes Page 16 of 21
Does the company plan to expand in the next three years? 90.00% 80.00% 70.00% % of Respondents 60.00% 50.00% 40.00% 30.00% 20.00% 10.00% 0.00% Yes No Page 17 of 21
If your company is planning to expand in the next three years, how many employees may be needed in the following areas over a three year period? 6% (28) 17% 25% (78) (114) Unskilled Semi-Skilled Skilled 37% (172) 15% (69) Office/Clerical Management Page 18 of 21
What specific job skills will the company need in its employees over the next three years? 7% Sales 10% Healthcare 38% 10% Information Technology Leadership Skills 14% Financial Staff/Business Development 14% 7% Other Page 19 of 21
Do you anticipate any significant changes in the make-up of the company s workforce over the next three years? 70.00% 60.00% 50.00% 40.00% 30.00% 20.00% 10.00% 0.00% No Yes If yes, what are the changes anticipated? Relocating to a larger facility Expansion and opening of new facility in the Katy Area More telecommuting options Greater emphasis on data analytics with continued shift to e-commerce Moving portions from another state to Katy Page 20 of 21
Skills/Training Employees need over the next 3 years: OIL & GAS PRODUCTS, MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS TECHNICAL MANUFACTURING FINANCIAL SOCIAL MEDIA SAFETY MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION HYDRAULICS HIGHER LEVEL COMPUTER/ELECTRONICS LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT CAI (COMPUTER-ASSISTED INSTRUCTION) DATA ANALYTICS ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING MEDICAL FORKLIFT Page 21 of 21