Posts Tagged ‘retain construction employees’
Construction Industry PTO: Why Employees Aren’t Using It and How Leaders Can Fix It
In the construction industry, PTO is often promised but rarely fully used. Tight deadlines, hard-bid schedules, and the constant push to maximize profit margins leave many construction professionals unable to take all the vacation time they’ve earned. In fact, a recent poll revealed that only 36% of construction professionals reported being able to use all…
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The Costly Mistake of Bringing a Hard-Bid Mentality to Hiring
In construction, the hard bid is everywhere. Especially on publicly funded projects, the lowest price usually wins the job. That’s just the way the system works. But here’s the problem: too many companies bring that same “lowest price wins” mentality into their hiring process. And when it comes to people, that approach doesn’t just backfire—it…
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Construction Employer Brand: How to Attract Top Talent
In today’s competitive labor market, high pay and new equipment alone aren’t enough to attract skilled professionals. The real differentiator? Your construction employer brand. Your employer brand is how current and potential employees perceive your company. It’s what makes your team want to stay—and what makes others want to join. Below are 12 critical elements…
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