The Labor Analytics Group (LAG) operates an exclusive labor database which contains primary labor market research and business intelligence for over 6,000 markets. LAG's database paves the way for consultants to effectively analyze economic trends, track labor costs and perform market reports meaningful for clients' business needs.

LAG's analysts are committed to researching and tracking all aspects of the labor market. These requirements include monitoring news articles, on a daily basis, and conducting interviews with a wide variety of industry experts.

As a leader in labor, LAG uses its accumulated labor intelligence to link both quantitative and qualitative analysis. The data-driven research and analysis methods provide strategic solutions and enable our clients to make informed decisions concerning operations and real estate strategies.

Key Components of LAG's Database Include:

In Depth Market Intelligence

• U.S and Canada Labor Statistics
• Up-to-date Employment & Unemployment Information
• Workforce Demographics
• Hiring Activity & Labor Turnover
• Compensation Research
• Business Employment Dynamics
• Consumer Spending Research
• Competitive Industry Landscape Analysis

Anecdotal Analysis

• Company Interviews & Client Surveys
• Recent Business News & Publication Articles

Economic Incentive Database

• National Statutory & Discretionary Economic Incentive Information
• Incentive Comp Data & Industry News Briefs

LAG News Articles
Every day, news articles related to particular industries and markets are collected and stored in the LAG Database. These articles enable the team to keep abreast of openings, closings, expansions, and layoff activities of all corporate operations in North America, Central America and Southeast Asia. As LAG analyzes industry trends across the nation and around the world, these articles further explain a community's business climate and available skill sets. News articles are the fundamental anecdotal evidence gathered during the primary research portion of LAG's site selection process.

Interview Process
LAG'S consultants and analysts routinely conduct interviews with government officials, employment agency representatives and employers around the country. When interacting with economic development officials, LAG inquires about the region's major employers and probe for the newest information. Interviews with employment agencies are specific in scope, meant to ferret out the region's compelling and negative attributes. LAG analysts are skilled in deciphering which information is most pertinent for the relevant project. By talking directly to employers, LAG learns in great detail their challenges and successes when operating in a specific target market.