"It’s not like the old days where the boss puts his feet on the desk and says, ‘what can you do for us?’" says Brian Binke, President/CEO of the Birmingham Group, a Berkley, MI-based recruiting firm. Today’s candidates expect companies to woo them – but does it always have to be money-oriented?
The fact is employers don’t always have the ability to meet candidates’ great (salary) expectations. "It’s a Catch-22 where for years and years, people were just happy to have a job. Then, all of a sudden, business is booming, so companies start paying more money. But how do I bring in the new guy and pay him more than the guy who’s been with me for 15 years?" says Binke.READ MORE
How to Improve Your Employee Experience A recent report by Global Talent Trends shows that half of businesses fail to provide an enjoyable employee experience. This is especially problematic in commercial construction where an ongoing talent shortage has made employee retention more important than ever before. Below are some tips for how to improve your employee experience in your construction firm.READ MORE
3 Tips to Ensure the Success of New Hires If you’re in the process of selecting your choice candidate for a construction job, it’s likely that you’re eager to get started, yet there are many bridges to cross. How do you finalize the process, start off on a positive foot, and ensure your new hire’s eventual success? Here are 3 tips to help you navigate this transition.READ MORE
Jobsites' most universal hazard: personal cell phones The use of mobile phones for wireless streaming of music, podcasts or other entertainment is everywhere. Walk down any street in the country and you’ll often see more people wearing headphones than those that aren’t. Some of these listening devices even come equipped with sound-canceling features that completely block off noises from the outside world.READ
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Since 1967, The Birmingham Group has been considered one of the nations most respected Construction Executive Search and Consulting Firms. Our team of experienced search consultants can strategically work with your organization, from the hire of a key project manager, the planning and execution of building an entire team to create a new business unit, to the placement of your next
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