Employer of Choice

What’s in it for you?

Attain Data-Driven Insights to Fuel Success

Use the assessment to pinpoint and tackle key recruitment and retention obstacles.

Enhance Employee Engagement & Satisfaction

Empower your workforce by leveraging the built-in engagement survey to build a culture that drives performance.

Boost Retention & Increase Profitability

Let the assessment help you reduce turnover by setting clear benchmarks today that drive better outcomes tomorrow. Achieve higher profitability through reduced turnover costs and better productivity.

Be Recognized & Build Your Employer Branding

Your path to being named a top employer starts here—complete the assessment and you could be honored as a leading employer at this year’s MakeMore Manufacturing Summit.

What is an Employer of Choice?

An “Employer of Choice” is an organization that both current and prospective employees recognize as an exceptional place to work. These organizations go beyond offering competitive pay and benefits by creating a positive, supportive, and growth-focused culture. They prioritize work-life balance, professional development, and employee well-being. Achieving this status signals that your company invests in its people and is committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

Today’s manufacturers face significant challenges in attracting and retaining a skilled, engaged workforce. As hiring and training new employees requires a considerable investment of time and resources, it’s crucial to keep your existing workforce motivated and productive to maximize that investment.

Discover what it takes to become an employer of choice by examining the key elements of job quality:

1. Competitive Compensation and Benefits – Does the job offer adequate pay, essential health benefits, and reliable working hours?
2. Career Growth and Advancement – Does the company provide clear pathways for career progression and skill development?
3. Accountability and Support – Does the workplace encourage accountability, build strong working relationships, and include employees in ongoing improvement initiatives?
4. Recognition and Employee Value – Does the company acknowledge and reward employee contributions, fostering a culture where hard work and dedication are appreciated?
5. Workplace Safety and Environment – Does the organization prioritize a safe, well-maintained work environment that supports productivity and minimizes risks?

Remember, job quality goes beyond wages and benefits. It also involves workplace safety, opportunities for advancement, recognition of achievements, and a culture that supports each individual’s professional development. By prioritizing these factors, your organization can become a place where employees choose to stay and grow.

Workers seek quality jobs, and companies that prioritize job quality become employers of choice.

Today's workforce seeks more than just a paycheck—they want a workplace that supports their growth and success. Becoming an employer of choice involves more than offering a good benefits package. It requires adopting effective practices that enhance employee morale, engagement, and productivity.

To guide manufacturers on this journey, FloridaMakes provides a no-cost online assessment that delivers valuable benchmarking data. With these insights, employers can identify strengths, address areas needing improvement, and take informed steps to attract and retain high-performing talent.

The Assessment

The assessment provides a comprehensive evaluation of an organization’s current state in employment practices, identifying key factors that contribute to its status as an employer of choice. It analyzes HR metrics including recruitment and hiring strategies, employee turnover rates, revenue per employee, and promotion practices.

Beyond data, it includes an employee engagement survey that evaluates motivation, engagement, and perceptions of company culture. This dual perspective gives organizations a clear view of strengths and opportunities for growth.

The Florida Manufacturer Employer of Choice Survey is structured into six main sections:

1. Recruitment, Hiring, Turnover, Growth & Promotion
2. Upskilling and Skill Building
3. Benefits
4. Worker Financial Wellness
5. Employee Support and Working Environment
6. Employee Engagement Survey