Recruiting
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Apprenticeship and internship programs are an important part of the answer to worker shortages in the trades industries. According to the US Department of Labor, 92% of apprentices retain employment after completing a Registered Apprenticeship program.
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July 25, 2024 is National Hire a Veteran Day. Founded by a marine corps veteran in 2017, the day serves as a call to action for hiring companies and also to encourage veteran job applicants – of which there are potentially hundreds of thousands potential workers.
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Job posting is a fundamental part of the hiring process. Job posts not only let potential candidates know you’re hiring, but they give them the information needed to determine if the job aligns with their interests.
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It’s graduation season and with thousands of new workers entering the job market, could this year’s grads fill construction’s current labor needs?
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More women in construction could be just what the industry needs right now. The construction industry is facing an unprecedented worker shortage.
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As the construction industry continues to struggle to attract and keep talent, compensation is top of mind for many owners, HR professionals and finance leaders. This includes not only wages, which are rising, but also the benefits a company provides.
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Construction companies are facing an uphill battle when it comes to recruiting. Worker shortages have stymied hiring efforts in the construction industry for years. According to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of US Bureau of Labor statistics for November, the construction industry had 459,000 job openings in November 2023 – rising to the highest level since 2022.
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Right now, construction companies are starting to recruit for the busy season. But if part of your hiring process includes offering probationary periods, you could be setting yourself up for failure.
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The new year calls for a new recruiting strategy. If you’re struggling to recruit enough workers, you’re not alone.