Intentional Onboarding, Recognition + Mentorship

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Setting up craft professionals for success right out of the gate By Jason Aspinwall The construction industry is an incredibly competitive landscape when it comes to recruitment and retention, especially for the unique and innovative leaders who fill superintendent roles. As such, it’s crucial to not only focus on setting employees up for success, but to also support tenured superintendents so they can continue to engage and learn. Best-in-class construction firms are intentional about onboarding superintendents, leveraging talents and coaching them throughout their careers. Solidify the onboarding process Most contractors are focused on covering all their bases when it comes … Read more

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How to Improve Employee Retention through Mentorship

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By Ryan Van Dyke In a society where work-life blending is becoming more common and people are seeking both personal and professional fulfillment in their career, the head-down, clock-punching workplace isn’t meeting employee needs anymore. Construction careers are especially precarious with both demand and the lack of skilled workers rising concurrently. With seemingly unlimited opportunities at the “jobsite next door” in today’s economic climate, employees who feel their skills are undervalued or are unhappy with their career trajectory are likely to leave with little risk. Many companies have worked to improve craftworker benefits to attract and retain top talent – … Read more

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