It’s summer in New England which means there are many construction projects that need to get done. From road work to housing buildings, there’s always construction work to be done across New England, and it typically increases in the warmer months. With that comes construction companies like yours scrambling to find the people they need to get the job done. If you’ve been wondering how to find temporary labor for your company’s summer construction projects, then this blog is for you.
Hiring for Construction Roles With No Luck?
With labor shortages being a major problem in construction, even since before the pandemic, chances are – you aren’t the only one facing hiring issues.
But… if you really can’t find anyone to fill your roles, chances are you haven’t worked with a construction staffing agency to fill your roles.
Why Work With a Construction Staffing Agency
The best part about working with a construction staffing agency like Skilled Trades Partners is that all you have to do is tell them what jobs you’re hiring for, whether they are temporary or permanent, and they’ll take care of the rest, which means you don’t have to worry about posting the job, reading applications, or doing first-round interviews.
What’s nice about having a construction staffing agency hire temporary skilled trades employees for you, is that they’ll also take care of the employee while they’re working for you, with everything from doing their payroll to their benefits. This takes a huge load off of any construction company when it comes to expenses and retention.
Why Does Retention Matter for Temporary Construction Employees?
Even though you may not need a skilled tradesman in a role for long, it’s still important to have retention efforts for that employee for the duration of the project and role they are assigned to. With so much turnover in the construction industry, you’ll want to be sure that you’re working with a construction staffing company that provides ways to retain the employees they hire on your behalf, like tuition reimbursement, free Woo Sox tickets, and Blue Collar Respect.
Haven’t Found the Right Construction Staffing Agency To Work With Yet?
We get it, not all construction staffing companies do what they say they’re going to do and some may have even left you hanging in the past. Don’t worry, when you find the right people to work with, you’ll get the results you’re looking for. At Skilled Trades Partners, we pride ourselves in communicating with our customers, and delivering them the best talent that’s out there, so projects can get done on time and get done right.
Ways To Find Construction Talent For The Summer
So if not a construction staffing firm, then what? If you choose to DIY the hiring process, it may be lengthy and challenging, but there are still ways to get it done. Here are some of the best ways for you to find summer construction laborers to fill your open roles:
Make a Career Page on your Website
Share job openings directly on your construction company’s website. This will help you save money from hiring platforms like Indeed and will make a direct connection between the job seeker and your company. Have an automation in place thanking them when they apply and sharing the next steps with them.
Attend Career Fairs as an Employer
If you want to find talent, you’ll have to meet them where they’re at. You can find job seekers are local job fairs, and you’ll have even better luck if you can find some construction industry-specific fairs to attend. We always recommend seeing upcoming events with ABC, Associated Builders and Contractors.
Share That You’re Hiring on Social Media
It never hurts to spread the message where you can – just be aware that most skilled tradesmen spend more of their downtime on platforms like Facebook rather than LinkedIn. Make a post sharing the job title, salary, and link to apply and share it from your company’s account.
If you try all of the steps listed in the DIY section above and don’t experience results within the first 2 weeks or so, that’s when you know it’ll be best to turn to experienced construction recruiters at a construction staffing company for help. At Skilled Trades Partners, we always welcome new customers, even if you are new to working with a construction staffing firm near you, we’ll be sure to walk you through the process and save you as much time & money as possible.
Ready to fill your team? Request talent today!