Toward Full Utilization of the Milwaukee Area Labor Force: A Planning Guide for Employers

Abstract

A critical challenge facing public policy makers and human resource planners is how to utilize the full potential of the Milwaukee area workforce. This report provides a comprehensive description of the metropolitan labor force to assist employers in planning for their companies and establishes benchmarks to assess employment and hiring patterns in the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Detailed tables are provided on the labor pool of workers by occupational titles, the employment of workers by industry, and the current utilization of women and minorities in the Milwaukee labor force.