The information gathered through the panel will help us to understand what's happening across the Highlands and Islands economy by providing detailed insight into the challenges and opportunities that are currently presenting themselves across the region. 

Panel members are asked to take part in a series of surveys covering topics such as business confidence, access to finance, changing markets, operational constraints, labour market issues, exporting, etc. As demographic details are already held, the surveys are short, focused and turnaround time is quick. It allows us to gather data quickly which is extremely important in times of economic uncertainty.

We will ask you to contribute your views around three times a year.

We strongly encourage participation in each survey but it's not compulsory to do so. All panel members can expect to be sampled at some point in the given year although the frequency of contact may vary depending on the topics being explored, current economic challenges or particular sectors. We restrict the number of times you'll be contacted in any one year, we won't bombard you with requests to participate. 

Research findings will be used to inform planning, prioritisation of resources and decision-making within HIE. By taking part, you're helping us to understand the challenges our customers face in real-time which helps us to adapt our support and direct resources where it really matters and makes a difference to you and our region. 

Participating in our surveys means that your voice and the issues that you face within your business or community are heard. You will also receive the results of all surveys in which you take part. This means that you’ll be able to compare the issues affecting your business with others in the region.

Joining is easy and free. Please just fill out our short form and we'll include you in the next appropriate survey.

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