The Shift to People Engagement

As the labor shortage continues in the construction industry, many companies are expected to make a shift from talent training to people engagement. The fact is that today’s workers are looking for more work-life quality, and it is no secret that in years past, this was not present in the construction industry.

Attracting, hiring, and retaining skilled personnel in construction will remain a difficult task for all construction hiring managers, however, it is how you respond to this dilemma which will determine if you survive.

Several companies that have seen recent success in their hiring, contribute their success to treating the people problem like a construction project. Instead of a hammer and nail solution, they have taken a step back and have looked at the big picture (the whole project). Training is the answer.

They have discovered that they must invest in and engage with their employees. Whether that is existing employees or new hires, they are getting the same focus. The key has become sharpening their skills and increasing their competencies. They have found that the amount of money spent in this in-depth training is far less than the cost of constantly hiring workers that only stay for a short time.

The younger generation worker wants to learn, is driven to advance, and can add incredible value to the company when they are engaged from the beginning. These training programs are giving both the worker and the company everything they need!

Take the time to consider people engagement in your construction business. It is more than just providing a great culture that attracts candidates, it is about providing the training needed to allow them to reach their goals and keep them engaged, as well as, saving you on hiring costs and gaining well trained personnel that will stay!