As the labor shortage in construction continues to cause challenges for firms across the country, construction managers are actively trying to find ways to attract better talent. The best way to attract construction talent is to showcase your firm’s values in a way that will resonate with professionals. Here are some ways to showcase your firm’s values to attract great talent.
Make Your Firm’s Values Clear
The most important thing you can do is make sure you communicate your ethics clearly so that candidates can easily understand them. Establish values that will connect with prospective employees. Think about what employees actually value. Most respond well to flexibility, safety, opportunity for growth. In addition, you want to make your mission statement easy for candidates to find. Consider posting them on your company’s website and marketing them on social media.
Lead by Example
Words can only do so much. Candidates want to know that a company is more than just talk. If you want to attract the best talent, you have to lead by example. If you say you value opportunities for growth, work on improving your own skills and knowledge base. If you say you value safety, practice all the proper safety techniques. If you say you value work-life balance, don’t overwork yourself. If you don’t live up to your value statement, the reputation of you company will take a hit, and it will be harder to attract the right talent. It’s the job of leaders to embody the values of the company and motivate team members to follow suit.
Make Sure Everyone is on Board
One thing that helps improve your reputation with candidates is consistency. Make sure everyone is on the same page. If some team members embody the company’s values and others don’t, you can’t successfully create a company culture and brand around those codes of conduct. The key is to discuss core ethics regularly so that everyone on the team knows what they need to prioritize and can demonstrate the right behaviors. Consistency also makes it easier for new and prospective employees to identify important ideals, which can help them be successful early on.
With the current labor crisis in the construction industry, it is more important than ever for construction firms to identify their core values and create a work culture that embodies these standards. This is the best way to attract and retain talent that aligns with your firm’s values and goals.
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