There is a labor shortage in the construction, which is delaying projects. It’s a common problem everywhere. Most contractors are having a hired time finding skilled workers.
Here are some ways to boost the hiring of workers:
- Attracting and hiring women. Only about 9.1 percent of the construction workforce is female. The industry needs to actively attract and retain more women workers by offering equal pay, using gender-neutral language in job postings, gender-neutral bathrooms on work sites, have a zero-tolerance sexual harassment policy, create leadership opportunities, and family-friendly work policies.
- Attracting and hiring millennials. In the next 10 years, about 20 percent of the work force will retire, so millennials are essential to the future of labor in the construction industry. Construction companies need to offer career advancement and skill development to attract this generation. They also need to offer the use of innovations, technology, and competitive pay.
- Attracting and hiring Hispanics. Hispanics currently make up 29% of the workforce. Companies need to over dual-language platforms, diversity inclusion policies, jobsite training, and more
- Attracting and hiring veterans. About only 6% of veterans each year out of 240,000-360,000 make it to the construction industry. Companies need to promote the job to veterans by focusing on continued education and training. Companies need to implement flexible leave polices, promote teamwork, and career development.
- Use technology to fill the gaps. Technology can streamline workflow and robots can do some
It’s essential for contractors to attract new workers in different ways or else they won’t be able to complete projects on time.
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