Resources for Hiring Managers Articles
Does Higher Unemployment Increase Access to Great Candidates?
The recent novel coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on many industries, in particular those that could not realistically accommodate telecommuting, such as construction. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and analyzed by USAFacts, between the start of the year and April the unemployment rate tripled (up to 16.6%), with almost…
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Best Practices in Onboarding and Retention
Onboarding is sometimes known as organizational socialization, and simply put, it refers to the process or plan whereby new employees are welcomed into a company and introduced to those things which make the company unique – its expectations for employees, knowledge base, expertise, and culture. An effective onboarding plan doesn’t begin or stop with a…
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The War for Talent: Compelling Reasons to Make a Compelling Offer
By: Taylor Maurer The “war for talent” (coined by McKinsey & Co in 1997), a labor market phenomenon that really took hold shortly after the year 2000, resulted from a low unemployment rate combined with a rising national GDP. In the construction industry this took the form of a massive shortage of talent, from laborers…
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How To Find The Best Talent Acquisition Partner
When considering outsourcing talent acquisition nearly every company I speak with for the first time focuses solely on one aspect: the bottom line; COST. I mean who can blame them. I am always looking for the best deal (though sometimes to a fault). I understand and can empathize with potential clients. That being said, when I spend enough time…
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How To Attract and Successfully Onboard the Best Estimators
Estimators are the front-end revenue generators for the hard bid construction industry. Without “winning” the work there are no opportunities to make a profit. In my nearly 15 years of recruiting in the heavy civil construction sector, estimators are by far the most highly sought-after position as well as the most difficult to fill. It…
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5 Tips for Hiring Managers: Ensure a Successful Interview Process
With the unemployment rate dipping as low as 3.4% this summer it is harder than ever to find and successfully onboard the top 20% of the workforce. Getting talented candidates to engage in the interview process is becoming more difficult which is why once you have identified a potential candidate it is important to not…
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The Problem With Internet Job Postings & Marketing
Most of our clients have invested significant resources to an online marketing campaign seeking out the best talent the market has to offer. They have positions that need to be filled which are essential to growing their business. They have dedicated time and resources to creating company branding on Linkedin.com, Indeed.com, Careerbuilder.com, Monster.com or even…
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