Results of open-ending questions from exploratory study
| N | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Current needs | ||
| Training | 9 | 36% |
| More employees | 7 | 14% |
| Nothing | 6 | 12% |
| Advancement | 4 | 8% |
| Equipment and supplies | 4 | 8% |
| Support | 4 | 8% |
| Increased budget | 3 | 6% |
| Pay | 3 | 6% |
| Incentives | 2 | 4% |
| Communication | 1 | 2% |
| Consistency | 1 | 2% |
| Hiring freedom | 1 | 2% |
| Realistic expectations | 1 | 2% |
| Support for advancement | ||
| Mentorship | 9 | 20% |
| Support | 7 | 16% |
| Nothing | 5 | 11% |
| Training | 5 | 11% |
| NA | 3 | 7% |
| Rewards/recognition | 3 | 7% |
| Opportunities to advance | 2 | 5% |
| There is no opportunity | 2 | 5% |
| Believe in me | 1 | 2% |
| Cross-training | 1 | 2% |
| Education | 1 | 2% |
| English classes | 1 | 2% |
| Equipment and supplies | 1 | 2% |
| Open opportunities to everyone | 1 | 2% |
| Organization | 1 | 2% |
| % | ||
|---|---|---|
| Training | 9 | 36% |
| More employees | 7 | 14% |
| Nothing | 6 | 12% |
| Advancement | 4 | 8% |
| Equipment and supplies | 4 | 8% |
| Support | 4 | 8% |
| Increased budget | 3 | 6% |
| Pay | 3 | 6% |
| Incentives | 2 | 4% |
| Communication | 1 | 2% |
| Consistency | 1 | 2% |
| Hiring freedom | 1 | 2% |
| Realistic expectations | 1 | 2% |
| Mentorship | 9 | 20% |
| Support | 7 | 16% |
| Nothing | 5 | 11% |
| Training | 5 | 11% |
| NA | 3 | 7% |
| Rewards/recognition | 3 | 7% |
| Opportunities to advance | 2 | 5% |
| There is no opportunity | 2 | 5% |
| Believe in me | 1 | 2% |
| Cross-training | 1 | 2% |
| Education | 1 | 2% |
| English classes | 1 | 2% |
| Equipment and supplies | 1 | 2% |
| Open opportunities to everyone | 1 | 2% |
| Organization | 1 | 2% |
Source(s): Author’s own work
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