A monthly executive poll.

• Position: Your Voice - Brief article

Utah is home to a robust workforce, yet many gaps exist in highly specialized fields. From manufacturing to technology, some industries cannot find the workers needed to keep businesses up and running.

Comments:

[It is] getting difficult to find people for some key positions.

[Utah has a] good workforce, but our good economy is putting pressure on finding good and qualified folks.

My main concern in the biotech sector is the limited biotech company base in Salt Lake and concern for longevity of employment.

It seems like those I work with are either very qualified or are really lacking in some of the basic technical skills.

You can't put out a shingle and hope people show up. You have to recruit as creatively and resourcefully for the best employees just like you have to for great customers.

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