New Federal data published earlier this year revealed that St. Louis is now a top 10 metro for job growth, adding some 31,000 workers over the last year. The leisure and hospitality, and tech sectors were cited as driving such a significant increase in professionals working in the area. Yet, our data, sourced from our proprietary technology here at Harba, shows some interesting trends amongst the scientific community, particularly among quality assurance and quality control (QAQC) professionals working in food and beverage manufacturing. Our latest report reveals these trends, sharing the hard data behind St. Louis' QAQC Food and Beverage talent pool, but today, we will go over some of the highlights.
Our report revealed that 1 in 8 QAQC professionals have changed jobs in the past 12 months, with market liquidity sitting at 12%. Low liquidity can mean attracting professionals who remain in their roles is challenging. A median tenure across the talent pool of 2 years and one month supports this.
Senior talent, especially, will likely be employed in one of these roles with little reason to seek a new employer. The opportunity here is vast; employers in the area can take note of this low liquidity and use it to their advantage by investing in employer branding, career development programs and benchmarking their firm against the competition. From compensation to work environment to career development, the best offer can be shared with prospective employees among a talent pool with few attractive options for a new role.
Positive news surrounding St. Louis' QA and QC Food and Beverage talent pools can be seen in its growth rate, which has risen 5% in the last 12 months. It's a promising indicator of the region's strengthening food and beverage industry. This uptick in specialized professionals reflects a broader trend of economic vitality and industry-specific expansion that positions St. Louis as a critical player in this sector.
A 5% increase in the talent pool likely correlates with job creation and opportunities for career advancement and also creates a positive feedback loop: as more companies recognize the city as a hub for quality-focused professionals, they are more likely to invest in the region, further driving demand for skilled workers.
A growing talent pool of specialized skill sets means new talent is coming to market. Where it's difficult to attract existing talent, refining your proposition to new talent in the area could not be more important.
Basing the entirety of your hiring process around employer value propositions will be key. The value propositions among each talent pool differ, but that's where our report comes in. Alongside the above data, our report also shares which value propositions are most important to the QAQC Food and Beverage talent pool. Understanding what matters most will be the first step to crafting a compelling hiring initiative.
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