The hiring process can take significant time and energy away from the other tasks related to running a construction firm. You have to create the job listing, then screen and interview candidates. Then, you have to negotiate and hire them. Every second you spend doing those things takes away time that you [...]
When it comes time to fill a role, you need to ensure that you are attracting the top construction talent. In the past, you could get away with a traditional job posting, but this is no longer the case. Now, most candidates aren’t willing to apply if it takes more than a [...]
Every business must deal with hiring new help, but the construction industry has a more difficult time than others in retaining new hires. There are many factors that play into this, such as generational tendencies, the ability to be flexible, and so much more. Consider some of the following ways you can [...]
Before you can attract Gen Z workers, you are going to need to know the difference between millennials and Generation Z workers. Understand Gen Z The first thing you need to do is understand what is different between Gen Z workers and millennials. Understanding that millennials grew up with Boomers for parents [...]
Good construction leadership knows how to keep their team motivated. Leaders need to encourage their team to keep surpassing the minimum to deliver great results. Whether you already have established a construction career and want to improve your team’s motivation or are looking to enter construction leadership, always keep the following tips [...]
Whether you are a construction recruiter or someone looking to take advantage of the skilled labor crisis and begin a construction career, it helps to know what top construction managers look for in a new hire. Construction Managers Look for Stability Construction managers typically prefer to hire people who are serious about [...]
Many people have misconceptions about working with a construction recruiter. While there are certainly some bad recruiters, most people who choose to work with one will notice an improvement in their job search. Before ruling out working with a construction recruiting team to find your next job, let’s look into common misconceptions. [...]
Sales is an often overlooked aspect of construction. When looking for someone to join their sales team, construction recruiters need to know what to look for. The following are just some of the traits of sales superstars that you should be looking for. Sales Superstars Are Trainable Sales superstars will start with [...]
Part of construction recruiting is knowing how to empower your employees. Remember that having empowered employees will improve your company’s reputation. That, in turn, should encourage people to apply for a job. Employee empowerment is also an excellent way to find areas for improvement within your company, making it one of suitable [...]
Construction and engineering mergers and acquisition reached record highs last year and the sector continues to see incredible activity this year. These trends demonstrate the strength of the construction market, but also means firms need to rethink their hiring strategies. Merger and Acquisition Trends Between 2010 and 2017, the annual number of [...]
