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Again, we thank you for your time and assistance with this very important project update.Print Survey Company/Operation Details Company/Operation Name * Contact First Name * Contact Last Name * Title * Mailing Address * City * State Abbreviation * Zip * Phone * Email Address * In what state(s) does your company have hog operations? * Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Please choose the category that best describes your company/operations. * Integrator - owns pigs from birth to finished pork product Independent Grower - owns pigs, sold at any life stage Contract Grower - does not own pigs raised and cared for Choose the category that best describes your company's operation(s) type. * Farrow-to-wean Farrow-to-feeder Farrow-to-finish Feeder-to-finish Wean-to-finish Contract wean-to-finish Contract farrowing Contract nursery Contract farrow-to-finish Contract finish Seedstock production Other (Check all that apply) Other - Please specify * What is the approximate number pigs/hogs produced in your hog operation(s) * Less–5,000 5,001–10,000 10,000-50,000 50,001-250,000 250,001-500,000 500,001+ (project total head sold at year end in thousand head marketed annually) How many full-time employees are employed by your company/operations? * 4 or less 5 to 9 10 to 19 20 to 50 51 to 100 100+ What is the ratio of HR staff to employees? * No dedicated HR staff 1 to 50 1 to 100 1 to 150 1 to 200 1 to 250 Compensation What is the average starting wage for someone with no swine experience hired as an animal caretaker? * $9.50 or Less $9.51-$10.50 $10.51-$11.50 $11.51-$12.50 $12.51-$13.50 $13.51-$14.50 $14.51-$15.50 $15.51-$16.50 $16.51-$17.50 $17.51-$18.50 $18.51-$19.50 $19.51-$20.50 $20.50 + Not Applicable (If varied by geographical region enter starting range most frequently utilized. Do not include bonuses or incentives. If employee is paid salary please divide annual base by the annual number of hours worked) What is the average wage for someone employed as an animal caretaker, who has worked in your company/operations for 5 years? * $9.50, or less $9.51-$10.50 $10.51-$11.50 $11.51-$12.50 $12.51-$13.50 $13.51-$14.50 $14.51-$15.50 $15.51-$16.50 $16.51-$17.50 $17.51-$18.50 $18.51-$19.50 $19.51-$20.50 $20.51-$21.50 $21.50-$22.50 $22.51-$23.50 $23.51-$24.50 $24.50+ Not Applicable (If varied by geographical region enter starting range most frequently utilized. Do not include bonuses or incentives. If employee is paid salary please divide annual base by the annual number of hours worked) Please select the range that best describes the average annual salary for the following farm positions. Check salary range below. Not Applicable Less than-$20k $20k - $25k $25k - $30k $30k - $35k $35k - $40k $40k - $50k $50k – $60k $60k - $70k $70k - $80k $80k + Sow Farm Dept or Assistant Manager * Not ApplicableLess than-$20,000$20,001 - $25,000$25,001 - $30,000$30,001 - $35,000$35,001 - $40,000$40,001 - $50,000$50,001 – $60,000$60,001 - $70,000$70,001 - $80,000$80,000 + Sow Farm Manager (one farm) * Not ApplicableLess than-$20,000$20,001 - $25,000$25,001 - $30,000$30,001 - $35,000$35,001 - $40,000$40,001 - $50,000$50,001 – $60,000$60,001 - $70,000$70,001 - $80,000$80,000 + Sow Farm Area Manager (multiple sow farms) * Not ApplicableLess than-$20,000$20,001 - $25,000$25,001 - $30,000$30,001 - $35,000$35,001 - $40,000$40,001 - $50,000$50,001 – $60,000$60,001 - $70,000$70,001 - $80,000$80,000 + Grower Finisher Area Manager (multiple finishing sites) * Not ApplicableLess than-$20,000$20,001 - $25,000$25,001 - $30,000$30,001 - $35,000$35,001 - $40,000$40,001 - $50,000$50,001 – $60,000$60,001 - $70,000$70,001 - $80,000$80,000 + Please select the range that best describes the average wage for the following program support positions. (If salaried positions assume 2080 hours per year) Check salary range below. Not Applicable $8 or less $8-10 $10-12 $12-14 $14-16 $16-18 $18-20 $20-22 $22-24 $24-26 $26-28 $28+ Truck Driver * Not Applicable$8.00 or less$8.01-$10.00$10.01-$12.00$12.01-$14.00$14.01-$16.00$16.01-$18.00$18.01-$20.00$20.01-$22.00$22.01-$24.00$24.01-$26.00$26.01-$28.00$28.00+ Mechanic * Not Applicable$8.00 or less$8.01-$10.00$10.01-$12.00$12.01-$14.00$14.01-$16.00$16.01-$18.00$18.01-$20.00$20.01-$22.00$22.01-$24.00$24.01-$26.00$26.01-$28.00$28.00+ Maintenance * Not Applicable$8.00 or less$8.01-$10.00$10.01-$12.00$12.01-$14.00$14.01-$16.00$16.01-$18.00$18.01-$20.00$20.01-$22.00$22.01-$24.00$24.01-$26.00$26.01-$28.00$28.00+ Administrative support * Not Applicable$8.00 or less$8.01-$10.00$10.01-$12.00$12.01-$14.00$14.01-$16.00$16.01-$18.00$18.01-$20.00$20.01-$22.00$22.01-$24.00$24.01-$26.00$26.01-$28.00$28.00+ Office Manager * Not Applicable$8.00 or less$8.01-$10.00$10.01-$12.00$12.01-$14.00$14.01-$16.00$16.01-$18.00$18.01-$20.00$20.01-$22.00$22.01-$24.00$24.01-$26.00$26.01-$28.00$28.00+ Do you have a bonus (incentive) plan for animal caretaker farm employees? * Yes No If a bonus (Incentive) was given to animal caretaker farm employees, what type of bonus was given? * Sign-On Bonus for newly hired employees Retention Bonus to entice employees to stay Bonus (Incentive) based on work performance Spot Bonus – given for exceptional performance Annual Bonus – based on a percentage of the employee’s salary No bonus or incentives were given Other (Check all that apply) Do you have a bonus (incentive) plan for farm manager employees? * Yes No If a bonus (Incentive) was given to farm manager employees, what type of bonus was given? * Sign-On Bonus for newly hired employees Retention Bonus to entice employees to stay Bonus (Incentive) based on work performance Spot Bonus – given for exceptional performance Annual Bonus – based on a percentage of the employee’s salary No bonus or incentives were given Other (Check all that apply) On what performance measure is the bonus (incentive) plan based? * Pigs farrowed/sow/year Pigs weaned/sow/year Pigs/space/year Conception rate Farrowing rate Feed efficiency Pounds of pork produced/year Mortality rate (death loss) Financial Benchmarks i.e. profitability, revenue, cost of production, etc. Other (Check all that apply) Please specify * Please estimate the average annual bonus (incentive) paid to following farm employee types: Provide the most recent values available, either 2021 total bonus or the most recent 12 months. Enter whole dollar amount, no decimals. Animal Caretaker: Example: type in "5000" to respresent $5000.00 * Farm Manager: Example: type in "5000" to respresent $5000.00 * Benefits How many paid holidays do you give employees per year? * No paid holidays 5 or less 6 7 8 9 10 11 12+ Which of the following best describes your company/operations policy? * Traditional paid vacation/sick program Paid Time Off or PTO program Do not offer either Other For an employee with 5 years employment with your company/operations, how many vacation days do you offer? * 1 to 3 days 4 to 6 days 7 to 9 days 10 to 14 days 15 to 18 days 18+ days For an employee with 5 years employment with your company/operations, how many sick days do you offer? * 1 to 3 days 4 to 6 days 7 to 9 days 10 to 14 days 15+ days For an employee with 5 years employment with your company/operations, how many PTO days do you offer? * 1 to 5 days 6 to 10 days 11 to 15 days 16 to 20 days 21 to 25 days 25+ days Please review the following list of benefits and identify which are offered to each employee category. (Check all that apply) Animal Caretaker Farm Managers Mid-level Management Production Support Visa Temporary Employees N/A Retirement Plan * Animal caretaker Farm Managers Mid-level Management Production Support Visa Temporary Employees N/A Training & Development Opportunities * Animal caretaker Farm Managers Mid-level Management Production Support Visa Temporary Employees N/A Bonus/Profit-Sharing plan * Animal caretaker Farm Managers Mid-level Management Production Support Visa Temporary Employees N/A Unemployment benefits * Animal caretaker Farm Managers Mid-level Management Production Support Visa Temporary Employees N/A Continuing education (tuition/travel) * Animal caretaker Farm Managers Mid-level Management Production Support Visa Temporary Employees N/A Vehicle/Gas/Allowance * Animal caretaker Farm Managers Mid-level Management Production Support Visa Temporary Employees N/A Mobile Phone * Animal caretaker Farm Managers Mid-level Management Production Support Visa Temporary Employees N/A Fresh or processed pork * Animal caretaker Farm Managers Mid-level Management Production Support Visa Temporary Employees N/A Housing/Allowance * Animal caretaker Farm Managers Mid-level Management Production Support Visa Temporary Employees N/A Utilities/Allowance * Animal caretaker Farm Managers Mid-level Management Production Support Visa Temporary Employees N/A Transportation Assistance to Farm * Animal caretaker Farm Managers Mid-level Management Production Support Visa Temporary Employees N/A Relocation Assistance * Animal caretaker Farm Managers Mid-level Management Production Support Visa Temporary Employees N/A Do you provide Medical Insurance to employees? * Yes No What percentage of premium does the employee pay for Medical coverage? Example: type in "50" to represent 50% * Do you provide Dental Insurance to employees? * Yes No What percentage of premium does the employee pay for Dental coverage? Example: type in "50" to represent 50% * Do you provide Vision / Eye Care Insurance to employees? * Yes No What percentage of premium does the employee pay for Vision/Eye Care coverage? Example: type in "50" to represent 50% * Do you provide Disability Insurance to employees? * Yes No What percentage of premium does the employee pay for Disability Insurance? Example: type in "50" to represent 50% * Do you provide basic Life Insurance to employees? * Yes No What percentage of premium does the employee pay for basic Life Insurance? Example: type in "50" to represent 50% * Do you offer a health savings account (HSA) to employees? * Yes No What is the average amount of employer contribution? * Do you provide Medical Insurance to employee family members? * Yes No What percentage of premium does the employee pay for family member Medical coverage? Example: type in "50" to represent 50% * Do you provide Dental Insurance to employee family members? * Yes No What percentage of premium does the employee pay for family member Dental coverage? Example: type in "50" to represent 50% * Do you provide Vision/Eye Care Insurance to employee family members? * Yes No What percentage of premium does the employee pay for family member Vision/eye care coverage? Example: type in "50" to represent 50% * HR Management What is the average number of hours a full-time animal caretaker is expected to work each week? * 30 or less 31-35 36-40 41-45 46-50 51-55 55+ How many weekends do full-time animal caretakers have off each month? * one weekend off two weekends off three weekends off four weekends off no weekends off flexible, no set schedule Not applicable When full-time animal caretakers work weekends or holidays, does your company: * Structure work hours during the week to limit hours to 40 Allow employees to take comp time Pay overtime Do not pay overtime Not applicable (Check all the apply) You indicated that you "pay overtime" - is this required by state law? * Yes No What percentage of your workforce identify as Hispanic? Example: type in "25" to represent 25% * What percentage of your Hispanic workforce are hourly? Example: type in "25" to represent 25% * What percentage of your workforce are female? Example: type in "25" to represent 25% * What percentage of your female workforce are hourly? Example: type in "25" to represent 25% * What is your annual turnover rate for Animal Caretake employees (farm employees, below Farm Manager)? Example: type in "10" to represent 10% * Turnover = Number of Staff Separations (resignations, dismissals, retirements) ÷ Number of Full Time Staff What is your annual turnover rate for Farm Manager and above? Example: type in "10" to represent 10% * Turnover = Number of Staff Separations (resignations, dismissals, retirements) ÷ Number of Full Time Staff If performance appraisals are used, how often are they conducted? * Quarterly Semi-Annually Anually Never Other Other - Please specify * How do you motivate employees in order to keep them productive and challenged by their role? * Succession Planning Bonus Remuneration Promotion Flexible Hours Training and Development Recognition Programs Other (Check all that apply) Please specify * Is your organization offering any of the following to retain current talent (Please select ALL that apply * Not offering anything additional to retain talent Regular pay increases for current employees Retention bonuses Increased or altered short-term incentive programs Remote or hybrid work options (Allowing an employee to work from home one or more day a week) Flexible schedules (Allowing an employee to work a varied schedule) Additional benefits (transportation assistance, mobile phone allowances, etc?) Other (Check all that apply) Please specify * Is your organization currently offering any of the following to attract new talent (Please select ALL that apply)? * Not offering anything additional to attract talent Higher starting pay for new employees Sign-on bonus Student loan reimbursement Additional paid time off or paid leave Remote and hybrid work options (Allowing an employee to work from home one or more day a week) Additional benefits (transportation assistance, mobile phone allowances, etc?) Flexible schedules (Allowing an employee to work a varied schedule) Other program or benefit, (please specify) (Check all that apply) Please specify * Recruiting Please select the most frequently utilized options for recruiting a manager level employee. * College/University placement services Vocational/Technical school placement services Professional placement services College/University career days Vocational/Technical career days High School Recruitment Help wanted ads (magazine and newspaper) Help wanted ads Word of mouth Family Referrals Military veterans Internet Job Boards (example: AgCareers.com) International Talent Social Media (example: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) Other (Check all that apply) Please specify * Please select the most frequently utilized options for recruiting an animal caretakers. * College/University placement services Vocational/Technical school placement services Professional placement services College/University career days Vocational/Technical career days High School Recruitment Help wanted ads (magazine and newspaper) Help wanted ads Word of mouth Family Referrals Military veterans Internet Job Boards (example: AgCareers.com) International Talent Social Media (example: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) Other (Check all that apply) Other - Please Specify * If you are recruiting international talent, which types of visas are you using for initial entry * J1 H1B H2-A TN Permanent Resident (Green Card) Not recruiting internationally (Check all that apply) What roles do you find difficult to recruit for? * Production workers Production managers Office managers Administrative support Maintenance Truck Driver Mechanic No roles difficult to recruit (Check all that apply) Part Time Staff How many part-time animal caretakers do you employ within your company/operation? * None Less than 5 5-10 10-20 20-30 30+ Which of the following is closest to the hourly wage paid to part-time animal caretaker employees? * Less than $6.00 $6.01-$7.00 $7.01- $8.00 $8.01-$9.00 $9.01-$10.00 $10.01-11.00 $11.01-12.00 $12.01-13.00 $13.01-14.00 $14.01-15.00 $15.01+ What is the average number of hours a part-time animal caretaker employee works each week in your company/operation? * 10 hours or less 10-15 hours 15-20 hours 20-25 hours 25-29 hours Optional Your assistance with the following question is appreciated but is not required for survey submission. However, data relative to the following topic is greatly needed to help support future industry initiatives. All responses will be kept strictly confidential. Individual information will not be shared. National Pork Board will only have access to aggregate results. Please indicate which of the following are used in your operation to improve worker safety. Written Worker safety program Written Emergency action plan for fire and extreme weather Safety policy manual Records of accidents and injuries Records of days away from work, transfer to light duty, or transfers due to injuries Regular safety program audits Regular facilities safety audits Regular workplace safety training Dust mask Ear protection Eye protection Protective footwear (Check all that apply) What is your total case incident rate? * (Number of OSHA Recordable injuries and illnesses X 200,000) / Employee total hours worked = Total Case Incident Rate Thank you for completing the Compensation & HR Practices in Pork Production! Please share with us any suggestions for future questions should this survey be conducted again. reCAPTCHA If you are human, leave this field blank. Δ
