Thank you for taking the time to participate in the "No Talent Left Behind" Selection Trends Survey. Your input will be anonymous, and will help us and our clients stay up to date with current selection practices and challenges. We will present aggregated results at the upcoming "No Talent Left Behind" session in Chicago. If you complete the survey but are not attending that session, please contact us for a copy of the results! 1. Which statement best describes your organization’s hiring plans for 2007? We expect to add new positions to our existing headcount We expect to maintain our current headcount We expect to reduce our current headcount We are not sure yet 2. Which statement best describes your organization’s experience regarding a coming talent shortage? We do not expect shortages for the positions we hire We have not experienced shortages to date but are preparing for potential shortages We have experienced shortages but have not taken specific actions to address We have experienced shortages and have enhanced our recruiting and hiring practices in response 3. What actions has your organization taken to address the potential loss of talent due to baby boomer retirements (check all that apply)? Taken inventory of the skill sets we’ll need to hire for Improved the pipeline of candidates for the jobs most affected Provided flexible work arrangements such as part time schedules to delay retirements Increased training and knowledge-sharing to limit loss of critical data and skills None 4. Which of the following statements apply to leadership in your organization (check all that apply)? View effective selection as an organizational priority Understand the business case for inclusive selection practices Have set goals for matching the percent of women and minority employees with population demographics Model inclusive and effective selection practices in hiring their direct reports Hold managers accountable for the quality of hiring decisions