Job satisfaction
This year’s survey revealed 69.6 per cent of all respondents are happy with their jobs, with 43.8 per cent saying they are “more satisfied” and 25.8 per cent saying they are “equally satisfied.”
Working hours and benefits
Due to the nature of the business, the sign industry involves many occupations—from installers, fabricators, welders, and electricians to graphic designers, technical drafters, urban planners, permit specialists, sales representatives, and administrative staff. Depending on the project, deadlines, and teams involved, it may be necessary for certain employees to work longer hours. In fact, 43.7 per cent of respondents (the largest group) say they work between 41 and 50 hours per week, while another 25.9 per cent are on the job for more than 50 hours. Further, 22.2 per cent of respondents put in a typical 35-to-40-hour work week.
Company profiles
The companies surveyed were just as diverse as the professionals they employ with respect to size and areas of specialty. Economic uncertainty and the increasing cost of supplies continues to impact the industry; however, signmakers remain optimistic. When asked what the approximate annual revenue of the business was this year, the top-three answers were $1 to $3 million, $250,000 to $500,000, and less than $250,000.
