Several real estate researchers met this week to reveal a trend in Atlanta that’s a strong indicator of new building patterns in the U.S. Have we reached peak sprawl? “That new construction has taken place on less than 1 percent of the metropolitan Atlanta region’s land mass, suggesting a shift in real…(Read More)
When collaborating with a construction recruiter, don’t focus on fees. “When looking for a recruiter, you should not cut corners when it comes to fees. You get what you pay for. If a few extra thousand dollars in recruitment costs means better employees, it’s well worth it, explains recruiting consultant Ken Sundheim on…(Read More)
Would you present an offer to a candidate through social media? That’s one of the points in this post outlining several steps in the social recruiting process. Of course, before you reach the ‘offer’ stage, there’s the attraction, engagement, and sourcing components of online recruiting. Take a look at the five steps suggested…(Read More)
“One thing we can all agree on is that we need more jobs and construction jobs are some of the best paying jobs out there. Unfortunately, a big roadblock to creating more of these jobs is the inexcusably slow review process imposed by Washington on the permitting of new construction projects.” That’s according to…(Read More)
Consider this rhetorical question: Do you want to bring top talent to hiring managers? If your online strategy needs a kick, read these tips on how to supercharge your search engine optimization. “Recruiters can use what are considered online marketing tactics to extend the life of a traditional online job posting, help increase your company…(Read More)
Set a call objective, do your homework, and plan for pushback. These are a few of the suggestions that can improve your success rate on the phone. And if you’re one of the many professionals who loathe phone recruiting, this post can perk up your attitude, too. Nancy Parks, founder of HRPartnersPlus, encourages us…(Read More)
This may come as a surprise. The proposed federal mandate that would confirm an applicant’s immigration status will not be required of all employers. Labor and Employment Attorney Daniel Kaplan, a partner with Foley & Lardner LLP, blogs that E-Verify is mainly a voluntary program. “However, there are a number of companies that…(Read More)
“The big data movement, like analytics before it, seeks to glean intelligence from data and translate that into business advantage,” writes recruiting pro Maren Hogan. She explains HR executives have been collecting data on employees, compensation, performance, and demographics for years. Where do construction recruiters come in? When you’re able to talk hard business…(Read More)
Philly Building Collapse: Did Hiring Managers Play a Part in Contractor and Crew Hires? A federal judge has ordered the site of this week’s deadly building collapse in Philadelphia be preserved as authorities investigate the qualifications of the crews and subcontractors. Some of this could tie back to hiring and construction managers. An article…(Read More)
It’s time to move beyond just cultivating relationships. Construction recruiters can position themselves as ‘lifelong career companions’ to candidates they place. “A professional recruiter will not simply throw a new hire over the transom for somebody else to handle, but will assume the momentary job of directing them to the correct source for answers…(Read More)
