Laying the Foundations for Loyalty: Retention Tips for Construction Firms
August 19, 2024
The construction industry's grapevine is buzzing with talk of a job market on the upswing. It's got firms scrambling, and for good reason. Just the other day, one of our clients let slip their latest tactic – retention bonuses. Smart move, sure, but is it enough to keep their talent...
Why Construction Workers Want Yearly Raises (And How To Manage Them)
July 26, 2024
If you've been tracking the pulse of the construction industry lately, you've likely noticed that wage discussions are all the rage. The workforce, from fresh-faced apprentices to seasoned project managers, are laying down a new foundation – one of rising salary expectations. And this isn't just a passing trend. It's...
Second Construction Interview Coming Up? Read This Before You Go In
April 8, 2024
Landing a second interview is huge, but don't think you're home free. The industry is ultra-competitive, especially when hiring at senior level. Don’t rely on construction skill shortages to carry you over the line – the best companies will dig deep to ensure they hire the best person for the...
The Case for ‘Boomerang’ Workers in Construction
February 22, 2024
A client recently shared a story that made me rethink some long-held beliefs around employee turnover. They told me about a superintendent named Mike, who had left their construction firm a few years prior, when a deep-pocketed competitor lured him away with a salary their smaller outfit couldn’t match. At...
Paternity Leave in Construction: How Firms Can Support New Dads
February 2, 2024
When Mike's daughter was born, he was anxious about balancing his construction foreman job with fatherhood. His company offered only 1 week of paid leave, and he was worried about spending so little time with his newborn before resuming long workdays. Luckily for Mike, he was able to reach out...
If Construction Wants to Survive the Labor Crisis, Paid Maternity Leave is Non-Negotiable
January 23, 2024
As contractors sound alarms over skilled labor shortages, they repeatedly overlook a hidden asset – working moms. While women make up only 10% of the building trades today, according to industry groups, they represent a massive untapped opportunity amid tight labor conditions. With strategic support like paid parental leave and...
How Bad Bonuses Breed Disengagement
December 19, 2023
Bonuses work. When done right. While variable pay plans have tremendous potential to accelerate results and incentivize top talent, without proper structuring and communication, they miss the mark. And they can cause confusion, frustration, and diminished morale. Think of the star employee who worked 80 hour weeks only to receive...
SUCCESSion Planning for Construction Leaders
August 30, 2023
The threat of being replaced can fill even the most seasoned leaders with dread and self-doubt. As new talent arrives, it's only natural to feel your job security slipping. Will I become obsolete? Are they ushering me out? Though it’s easy to feel anxious about being outpaced by the next...
How Happy, Healthy, and Engaged Employees Fuel Profitable Construction Companies
October 14, 2022
Every organization starts with the overall goal of being successful. To do so, they focus a significant amount of attention on customer happiness, sometimes neglecting employees. Failing to realize that a happy, healthy, and engaged employee goes a long way toward being more than just the right thing to do....
Crafting an Employee Retention Strategy for Your Family Construction Business
September 27, 2022
Family businesses offer the promise of close-knit family-like cultures that attract employees with similar values, but management must live up to this promise in order to retain employees. Family firms should lean into their unique advantages by fostering a sense of togetherness and shared identity among company personnel. Doing so will create a...
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Learn MoreThe construction industry's grapevine is buzzing with talk of a job market on the upswing. It's got firms scrambling, and for good reason. Just the...
If you've been tracking the pulse of the construction industry lately, you've likely noticed that wage discussions are all the rage. The workforce, from fresh-faced...
If you've been on a construction site lately, you may have noticed the fresh-faced workers sporting toolbelts don't come cheap. Clients are sounding the alarm...
Even for high-profile, big-budget construction projects, recruiting qualified labor has become an immense challenge. Time and again, firms are met with rejection from experienced professionals...
Every construction leader is tasked with finding and attracting talent to support your company's growth. The trouble is, you’re supposed to do this while juggling...
The shackles are finally coming off. For millions of American workers bound by restrictive non-compete agreements, the Federal Trade Commission's groundbreaking decision to ban such...
Landing a second interview is huge, but don't think you're home free. The industry is ultra-competitive, especially when hiring at senior level. Don’t rely on...
A client recently shared a story that made me rethink some long-held beliefs around employee turnover. They told me about a superintendent named Mike, who...
PWC is a national nonprofit organization that seeks to support, advance, and connect women and promote diversity within the architecture, engineering, construction, (AEC) and related...
When Mike's daughter was born, he was anxious about balancing his construction foreman job with fatherhood. His company offered only 1 week of paid leave,...
As contractors sound alarms over skilled labor shortages, they repeatedly overlook a hidden asset – working moms. While women make up only 10% of the...
Fatigue from years of physical labor sets in. Noisy chaos frays your nerves. You’ve maxed out your pay scale. You’re struggling to see opportunities for...
Buildings account for nearly 40% of global emissions, putting immense pressure on construction firms to prioritize sustainable and net-zero practices. Cities like New York and...
Bonuses work. When done right. While variable pay plans have tremendous potential to accelerate results and incentivize top talent, without proper structuring and communication, they...
As a recruiter in the trenches, I’ve seen the construction industry’s hiring crisis up close. Project managers are slammed, desperately piecing together teams at the...
You've made it to the final round of interviews with your chosen construction firms. After months of rigorous screening, you've proven yourself again and again....
The COVID-19 pandemic brought construction sites grinding to a halt. Teams accustomed to hands-on collaboration were forced into remote work overnight. Many adapted well during...
When clouds roll in, it’s tempting to hunker down and pray for sun. But storms can also offer firms a chance to fortify foundations and...
Any construction company's reputation hinges on the caliber of its craftsmanship. This applies not only to client projects, but also to the employer brand you...
The threat of being replaced can fill even the most seasoned leaders with dread and self-doubt. As new talent arrives, it's only natural to feel...
Every time we talk to a candidate about your company, and the position you need to fill, we have to be able to articulate why...
Recruiting is a transitory process that can feel uncertain – even when the conditions that surround it are perfect. But as staffing specialists within the...
Project lists are an essential part of applying for new jobs in construction. They can make the difference between securing an interview or not and...
Robotics in construction are on the rise, and new market research shows that the sector is expected to swell in value as contractors look to...
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