Tips To Hire and Keep Skilled Workers

Over the years, fewer young adults have shown interest in joining the industry, leading to the challenge of filling a gap left by retiring baby boomers.

There are a number of strategies companies can use to address the skilled labor shortage. We’ve rounded up five simple tips to get you started.

1. Stay visible to the younger individuals in your local community. Offering summer jobs, internships, and scholarships is a great way to give young adults a taste of the construction industry. Be proactive and reach out to organizations like the Ace Mentor Program of America and YouthBuild USA. They will help you connect with interested candidates.

2. Another way to recruit skilled workers is by offering them great benefits and compensation.

It is best to take some time a revisit the compensation package your company offers.

How does it compare to other companies?

Here are some benefits other companies offer:

Paid vacation
Family leave
Medical Insurance
401(k)
Wellness programs

Some jobs and projects require more skill and are more challenging to fill, making qualified talents harder to come by. So, offering a more attractive compensation package will help you when looking for a skilled worker.

3. In any industry, providing training to upskill your employees greatly benefits your company. You can show that you are interested in their professional growth and, simultaneously, make sure they are skilled and can get the job done.

Offer them free workshops, seminars, and online courses to keep them up-to-date with the latest tools and procedures in the industry. It is also an excellent way to keep young workers engaged and out of trouble! Ask your tenured employees to mentor and guide new recruits on finding success in the industry.

4. Make sure to support your employees with new technology. As your workforce gets younger and younger, it is essential to utilize technology in your construction site.

5. Partner with recruiting companies that specialize in finding the right construction staff that fits your business needs. Working with recruiting specialists will get you skilled workers while reducing recruiting costs overall.

They will also ensure that your compensation package is competitive with other companies.

We know the pressure and difficulty of hiring new and skilled construction workers. Here at Ellis M. Skinner, we are committed to providing our clients with a tailor-fit worker for their business.