WRLA Yardstick: Summer 2022

WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE WORKFORCE?

WRLA is hoping to address this question head on with an in-depth workforce study in tandem with the government of Alberta. In taking a close look at the workforce in one province, we anticipate learning a great deal that will be both useful to, and practical for, the WRLA membership at large.

Much of the work that been done to date has gone into finding the right questions, including, “Why do LBM workers leave the sector?” and “What are the current perceptions of the building supply sector as a potential career option?”

The survey is designed to be as short as possible, to demand the minimum amount of time investment from the respondents. By making it quick and easy to complete, we’re hoping to achieve at least 200 survey completions among our membership. It is anticipated the majority will come from Albertan LBM employees, though the survey will be open to all members. As such, WRLA members from every region in our organization can expect to hear a lot about the survey in the coming months until it closes at the end of October.

What does the future hold for the labour market in the building supplies sector? We’re about to find out, and with your help, the answer will be, “a stronger, more diverse, and more effective work force.”

Alberta Members: Check your email for your personalized link from Malatest.

Outside of Alberta - you can take part in the survey by clicking here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WPKLQRJ