Workforce Statistics
Healthcare
The aging workforce combined with the lack of trained workers ready to take their jobs is a cause of concern, especially in healthcare.
Case Studies
From the population of companies in the region, a random sample of companies was selected for interviews (mostly in person, some by phone) for a more in-depth understanding of the current business and employment climate. All responses were confidential and voluntary. These companies provided added insight on the Employer Survey questions. Listed below are the companies that were selected for the case studies along with their comments.
Ameren
This St. Louis-based company is among the nation's largest investor-owned electric and gas utilities, serving 2.4 million electric and nearly one million natural gas customers throughout its 64,000-square-mile area of Illinois and Missouri. In addition to owning more than 16,400 megawatts of generating capacity, the company also operates non rate-regulated generation, development, marketing and fuels services companies.
One source of talent we have pursued is displaced workers within the St. Louis area. Our recruiters talk with these candidates to assess skills that will be transferable to positions available within Ameren. When we find a skills match, we believe it is a win for Ameren and a win for the community. -Ameren
Monsanto
Monsanto is a leading global provider of agricultural products and systems sold to farming concerns. Their leading products are the Roundup herbicide, DEKALB and Agrow seed products, along with other seed brands in large-acre crops like cotton, and oilseeds (soybeans and canola), as well as small-acre crops like vegetables. They also produce leading in-the-seed trait technologies for farmers that are aimed at protecting their yield, supporting their on-farm efficiency and reducing their on-farm costs.
We continuously evaluate our talent level and hire "strategically" to stay competitive. Hence our hiring practices are proactive and focused on hiring the person with the right credentials. -Monsanto.
The Newberry Group
The Newberry Group Inc., is a global information technology business specializing in information assurance, application development, network/systems engineering and staffing services. Clients include leading businesses in financial services, health care and engineering as well as large government entities such as the U.S. Department of Defense and USDA.
Although rapid growth has been affected, we are able to sustain our business in this environment. Commercial business has slowed but we are focusing on other segments in which to work. -The Newberry Group
SSM Healthcare - St. Louis
With over 11,200 employees and 2,500 staff physicians, SSM Health Care-St. Louis is one of the largest, full-service health care networks in the St. Louis area. SSM Health Care-St. Louis includes seven hospitals, SSM Rehab Services, a Managed Care Organization, and a Physicians' Organization with over 150 employed physicians in three medical groups: SSM Medical Group, SSM St. Charles Clinic Medical Group and SSM DePaul Medical Group.
The aging workforce combined with the lack of trained workers ready to take their jobs is a cause of concern, especially in healthcare. -SSM HealthCare-St. Louis
Mark Andy
Mark Andy Inc. is the world's number one manufacturer of narrow web printing equipment. With a rich history of delivering solutions to increase productivity and profitability for the label and packaging markets, the company manufactures leading global brands including Comco and Mark Andy printing and converting machinery, Rotoflex finishing solutions and UVT curing system.
We have good relationships with our banks and investors, and our reputation as an established company gives us access to good credit when needed, even in times like these. -Mark Andy
Arcturis
Arcturis is a multi-disciplined design firm headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, known in its 32-year history for award-winning projects locally and nationally. Arcturis provides planning, urban design, architecture, interiors, graphic design, facilities support services, and civil engineering for communities, major corporations, higher education, the hospitality industry, financial institutions and public facilities.
In the current economic conditions we have managed to stay viable by changing our strategy and focus. By re-inventing and expanding our services, we are now able to better service our current clients as well as a totally new customer group. -Arcturis
