“What actually separates winners from losers isn’t talent, it’s attitude. And yes, we ought to be having a war for attitude,” writes international best-selling author and business pro Seth Godin. One way for construction companies to keep perspective on this issue is to work with industry recruiters, who understand how intuition and…(Read More)
Yes, the construction industry can prove dangerous when people are working on job sites, but let’s not forget other workplace situations that can cause injury and death. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration reports there are 2 million victims of workplace violence every year. Is your organization proactive about this issue? Recruiting…(Read More)
The construction of strip malls and neighborhood centers is slow, but construction leaders and hiring managers in the Twin Cities in Minnesota may disagree. Minneapolis Saint Paul leads the nation in retail construction, according to a new report from Colliers. An article on StarTribune.com states that the Twin Cities had 1.2 million square…(Read More)
Some 960 banks— including many in Kansas, Wyoming, and Colorado—began making construction and land development loans in the second quarter of 2013. Banks regulated by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City made $110 million in construction and land development loans in the quarter, reports Dennis Domrzalski of Albuquerque Business First. “But it was…(Read More)
As the labor shortage continues, a new survey of 700 construction companies reveals that qualified craft workers are becoming harder to find. Research from the Associated General Contractors of America concludes that of the 74 percent of respondents, the most frequently reported difficulties are in filling onsite construction jobs such as carpenters, equipment operators, and…(Read More)
Qualifications aside, hiring managers in the U.S. look for several traits when interviewing talent. A recent survey from CareerBuilder concludes that common interests are important. “Given two job candidates with equal qualifications, 27 percent indicated the candidate’s sense of humor could be a deciding factor in which of two candidates would get the…(Read More)
Most project managers and superintendents are raving about the results they achieve with tablets and apps in the field, but not everyone is jumping on board the tech bandwagon. Robin Anselme, the human resource and office manager at Petra Inc., told the Associated Press that while project managers, superintendents, and the administrative team have Smartphones…(Read More)
Meticulous coordination and the ability to couple learning with action are two of the 10 traits that strong construction project managers should possess. This post is a good reminder to recruiters when screening applicants. No. 10 is my favorite. Which one resonates with you? http://kekanaan.wordpress.com/2013/07/31/ten-rules-for-construction…(Read More)
The world’s top employers—including construction companies—want to see more than just high GPAs from college grads. Newcomers to the workforce who show they can interact well with a diverse group of co-workers, communicate with clarity, and adapt quickly to changes in technology are a hot commodity. “What the employers want is…(Read More)
Can you be more helpful to HR and hiring managers when placing high-level talent? Construction recruiters who partner effectively with employers on executive integration can prove invaluable. “Becoming blinded by a candidate’s credentials during the courting period of the recruiting process can create disaster,” writes Thomas Fuller, managing partner of Epsen Fuller Group…(Read More)
