I worked in Human Resources and one of our duties was to compare the prevailing community wage and benefits.
As predictable the big boys on the block set the standards. So look to see who or what has a command of the community you live in. Secondly look at the type of occupations available along with educational/experience requirements. Now look at the available workforce.
One of the problems concerning our unemployment issue in this country is that we have many quality/good paying jobs not being filled because there are not enough applicants who can meet the requirements.
Human Resources people do a lot of hiring and I can attest to the fact that when an applicant is not qualified but begs you to give them a chance because they will grow into the job...they won't.
Bottom line the big employers set the pace.
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