How to be a construction company people want to work for
June 22, 2023
Have you ever thought about how some construction companies have an endless supply of applicants? Candidates just want to work for them. As soon as a job ad goes out, people can’t wait to land an interview.
That’s what we’ll be discussing in this month’s instalment of Just an Idea with me, Jamie Trevett.
If you want to be a construction company with candidates lining up outside the door, I’ve got some tips to help you out.
Invest in the latest technology
My colleague (and mate) Ellis wrote about this in his latest newsletter. But basically, if you’re operating using tech from a decade ago, people aren’t going to want to be on your team. The best and brightest want to work with current technology that makes them more effective at their job (which, in turn, works out best for your company).
Be reliable and trustworthy
Not just to your clients, but to your team. Your employees need to know they can rely on you to be fair, considerate, and even helpful when it comes down to it. Your team members need to feel that you have their back if anything goes wrong. We’ve seen people say one thing and do another, and it causes people to doubt them… and lose good staff members. You know better than I do that word of mouth gets you the best hires in the construction industry.
Support and nurture your people
This might come across as a little touchy-feely for this industry, but caring for your employees shows investment in them. Take the time to ensure your team members feel supported in any challenges they might be facing on the job (and in their personal lives, within reason), and be ready to help them find solutions.
Concentrate on company culture
Encourage collaboration between departments, sharing of ideas, and brainstorming. This will create a strong sense of community among your team, and they’ll feel like they’re part of the bigger picture. Keep an eye on what your competitors are doing to boost morale and incentivise staff so that you remain competitive with the front runners.
Communicate openly and effectively
We regularly remind our clients to keep their teams in the loop with any business updates or upcoming changes. A simple 10-minute Monday kick-off or Friday wrap-up meeting makes a world of difference.
Follow these tips and you’ll find it a lot easier to attract the best talent in the construction business. Need any help, give me a shout.
Until next time,
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