| Thank you for your participation in the 2026 Lake to River Wage & Benefit Survey. Your contribution is vital to creating the region’s only verified local benchmark for Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana, and Ashtabula counties. |
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| ALL RESPONSES WILL REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL. We understand the sensitivity of your internal data. Please be assured that all responses remain strictly confidential. Your proprietary data is shielded; results are reported in aggregate form only, ensuring no individual company is ever uniquely identified or shared with outside entities. |
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| To provide a comprehensive view of the regional wages and benefits offered by employers, the survey is organized into eight focused sections: |
| 1. Company Information: General identifiers and sector classification. |
| 2. Company Operations: Workforce demographics and succession planning. |
| 3. Modern Workplace: Remote work policies and AI integration. |
| 4. Talent Attraction & Retention: Recruitment success and turnover drivers. |
| 5. Time Off Policy: Holiday, vacation, and sick time standards. |
| 6. Medical and Other Benefits: Healthcare plans and ancillary perks. |
| 7. Starting & Median Wages: Detailed pay rates for specific occupations. |
| 8. File Uploads: A convenient option for submitting surveys and policy documents. |
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| We respect your time and have estimated that this survey can be completed in 25 minutes. If you have your wage data accessible, or choose to utilize our file upload feature, completion may take even less time. Your contribution provides the intelligence necessary to help regional employers build a more competitive workforce strategy, driving long-term success for employers across the Lake to River region. |
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| The survey is available in multiple formats including Online, Excel, and Word. You may also choose to upload or email your company’s existing policy files for benefits and wages—we will handle the data entry for you. If submitting files, please ensure all personally identifiable information (PII) is removed. |
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| As a thank you for your time and data, all participating businesses will receive a complimentary copy of the final 2026 Starting Wages and Benefits Report. We appreciate your commitment to strengthening the Lake to River regional economy. Visit www.laketoriverohio.org/wagesurvey for additional information. |
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| Please send your survey/files or questions to: Michelle@laketoriverohio.org. |
| or by mail to: |
| Lake to River Economic Development, 100 East Federal Street Suite 920, Youngstown, OH 44503. |
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| Any questions, comments or concerns, please contact Michelle Phillips at 234-255-0948 or michelle@laketoriverohio.org. |