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    Every month, we ask our readers to give us their opinions and insights about the state of the industry.

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    New survey suggests that plant professionals expect more from both their software and their consulting partners.
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    In a small survey base, 75% of respondents have participated in student outreach programs.
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    In a small survey base, 38% of respondents believe the job market will contract over the next six months.
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    In a small survey base, 47% of respondents believe it’s keeping employees with needed skills, leadership and institutional knowledge around for longer.
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    In a small survey base, 56% of respondents believe the legalization of marijuana will make it more difficult to find qualified plant workers.
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    In a small survey base, 37% of respondents believe that speed and quality are not correctly prioritized at their facilities.
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    In a small survey base, 43% of respondents consider their STOs somewhat effective, while 14% don't consider their STOs effective at all.

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