Spring 2016 issue of Horizons

CONSTRUCTION

Recruiting and Talent Retention in the Construction Industry by Ken Van Bree, CPA, CGMA

W ith the experienced worker shortage being felt throughout the construction industry, recruiting and talent retention is more important than ever. RubinBrown has identified four strategies that construction firms should consider when it comes to improving talent retention and team member development. The four characteristics that should be addressed while interviewing candidates (field and office) consist of the following:

A candidate that scores high in these areas is a keeper. Consider the following for each characteristic. Ownership You may have heard the saying “think like an owner,” which is important, but to take it a little further, we’re suggesting that you build your team with team members that take ownership of work assigned to them. Take it and run with it, so to speak. It’s not fun to micro-manage or babysit a team member that will not complete an assignment without you nudging them along. Team members that take ownership of projects or jobs assigned to them and who stick with the project until completion are a joy to work with and good role models to have within your organization.

1. Ownership

2. Communication

3. Service oriented

4. Have fun

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