The construction industry is rapidly evolving, and it is important that businesses and recruiters are able to attract and retain skilled workers to meet ever changing demands. By establishing clear hiring protocols, offering opportunities for growth and treating your staff with respect you can ensure a mutually beneficial long-term working relationship. In this blog post, Brix projects will be highlighting 8 proven strategies which will help you attract and retain skilled workers.
- Promote from Within
Finding good employees is hard enough, but retaining them is even harder. Promoting from within is a great way to ensure employee motivation and morale remains high, as it provides a clear path for your staff to follow if they hope to transition into bigger and better roles.
- Provide opportunities for personal development
Over time, people can become disenchanted with their roles. It is important to provide personal development opportunities for your staff so that they can expand their skillset. This will improve self-esteem and benefit their career, and as an employer you will enjoy a rise in productivity.
- Build a positive company culture
Having a positive workplace culture is a big step to helping your employees stay happy, enjoy what they are doing and remain productive at work. Top employees feel more engaged and are more likely to flourish when their values are aligned with those of their employer. It also motivates the best talent when their views are heard and their achievements are rewarded.
- Pay above average salaries
It’s a competitive marketplace, and people are prepared to jump ship for a pay increase. By matching or paying higher wages than your competitors, you will be showing that you value your workers and their contributions. In return you can expect your employees to remain loyal to your company.
- Offer a comprehensive benefits package
Now more than ever employees are seeking a healthy work/life balance and a secure future. By providing your employees with a benefits package to supplement their income, they can enjoy access to paid time off, short- and long-term disability insurance, superannuation and more.
- Provide flexible work opportunities
Whilst it may not be possible to work from home in construction, it is important to offer flexible work opportunities for your staff. This could mean varying hours based on their schedule, enabling your employees to meet their personal commitments and maintain a healthy work/life balance.
- Connect with Local Colleges
Attending college open days and holding Q&A sessions with students is a great way to promote your business within the local community whilst attracting apprentices and skilled trades. Be sure to offer insight into your company culture and career opportunities for students and new graduates.
- Attend Industry Events and focus on networking
It’s important to remain connected with your industry and to get out and meet people. By communicating your brand and image to the public and others involved in your industry, you open up new opportunities for skilled workers to connect and engage with you which could prove very beneficial.
Seeking Skilled Workers? Contact Brix Projects Today
By attracting and retaining skilled workers, you are investing in the long-term health and success of your business. A happy employee is one who will go above and beyond in their role, ensuring day-to-day operations run smoothly and helping you to remain one step ahead of the competition. The above strategies are a great way to seek out new talent whilst also showcasing your business to the wider community, and once implemented you will quickly start to reap the rewards.
Strapped for time and seeking skilled workers at a moment’s notice? Working with an experienced skilled labour hire agency such as Brix Projects is a great way to ensure you attract and retain quality talent. We live and breathe construction, and our candidates come with a wealth of experience and have undergone thorough background checks to determine their suitability to a role. We have a large talent pool of qualified candidates eager to secure a role and demonstrate their talents, and we are fully invested in the continued success of our candidates and clients.
Are you a business owner looking for skilled workers? Call today on 1800 621 066 to speak with a member of our team. We can also be reached by email on info@brixprojects.com.au. We look forward to partnering with you.
