Every HR professional in the constructions trades sector, whether it be electrical, industrial, plumbing, HVAC or PVF is tasked with the daunting real world challenge of Attracting, Qualifying, Securing and then Retaining top talent. This ‘recruitment cycle” can become all too encompassing during a regular business month. These tasks are just a single component of…
LinkedIn just recently published their 2024 Future of Recruiting report. This is always an excellent read as they poll thousands of recruiting professionals to compile their data. Below we give our readers our view on Linkedin’s six big trends and how it affects wholesale distribution and Manufacturing. AI will supercharge recruiting. AI will assist recruiters…
The United States Department of Labor puts the cost of a bad hire at up to 30% of the employee’s wages for the first year. Therefore, hiring a recruiting firm to fill a role can be cost-effective when considering the long-term impact of making the right hire. While there are upfront costs associated with engaging…
You always hear top execs saying they have the best team and people. “People” are a company’s biggest asset. But today, many companies are faced with the real-world challenge of retaining that top talent. This challenge rests on management’s shoulders. Employees typically quit because of their boss, not the company. A January 2024 study by…
When a recruiter says they know what you do, how do they really understand what you do if they haven’t done it themselves or worked in the industry? Don’t be fooled when a recruiter says they are the best and most experienced in the business. Don’t be fooled when they say they understand your products,…
Recruiting in the year 2023 had a lot of lessons learned for most companies, but one thing that we have seen is that some trends are still very real year over year. Let’s take a look at recent findings published by Bullhorn, a leading recruitment software provider. Key Takeaways: It is still a candidate’s market,…
The emergence of remote work and telecommunicating has greatly influenced the evolution of the modern workplace. We have seen a lot of changes in how companies and clients view remote work. As organizations adapt to changing dynamics and technological advancements, working from home has become increasingly common. While the advantages of working from home, such…
Whether you’re currently budgeting for 2024 or about to start, creating a roadmap for recruitment and staffing success in conjunction with your financial 2024 budget might be a good idea. Companies never want unexpected staffing issues, but expenses will undoubtedly increase throughout the year. Having a plan and a roadmap for handling these recruitment expenses…
Competition for top talent can be fierce, and you don’t want to let your top choice slip away. However, this happens frequently due to two factors (which can easily be adjusted and improved)! Timing and feedback are critical. Once a candidate is interviewed, timely feedback is paramount in this competitive market. Candidates are genuinely looking…
Maybe it is time to rethink recruitment as times are changing (and they have been for the last several years). In our industries, we always hear about the need to get youth interested, but very few companies take action. Wouldn’t it be ideal to plant seeds early on about a profession in distribution? How can…