City of Hamilton - 2021 Business Impact and Workforce Needs Survey

Business Priorities for 2021

Obtaining a better understanding of current provincial and federal government funding programs

Finding and applying to current provincial and federal government funding programs

Obtaining a better understanding of current government mandated COVID-19 rules

Providing external training or professional development opportunities for your staff (example digital skills)

Increasing diversity among employees (sex/gender, Indigenous, Black, people of colour, newcomers, differently abled, etc.)

Finding local COVID-19 related suppliers and services providers

Increasing marketing / promotional activities to increase customer awareness

Attracting new employees

Increasing the online presence / activity of your business

Offering co-op, internship, apprenticeship and/or work placements

Forming local partnerships / buying local

Implementing new technologies/systems to automate or improve processes

Increasing environmental protection (or "Green") activities in your business

Increasing equity / diversity / inclusion (or EDI) practices in your business (hiring, staff training, client relations, etc.)

Winding down or transitioning business to a new owner

Expanding my business (to a larger location or adding another location)

Undertaking research and development activities

Pursuing international export opportunities

None of the above

Other (please specify)

Yes

Other (please specify)