You wrote the job posting in 15 minutes. Title, three bullet points, “competitive pay and benefits,” and a link to apply. You’ve been told that’s the move. Keep it short. Nobody reads long job postings. Get to the point. Here’s what...
Your recruiter is on the phone with a machinist who’s been at the same shop for six years. Good worker. Not actively looking, but open to the right opportunity. The recruiter nails it. Talks about your new facility. Mentions the shift differential. Explains the...
For many manufacturers, hiring begins and ends with a job platform. A position opens, it gets posted to Indeed, and the company waits for applicants. Sometimes this works well. Other times, applications slow down or stop altogether. The challenge is that relying on a...
Across the manufacturing sector, sign-on bonuses have become a common strategy for attracting workers. It’s easy to see why. A $1,000 or $5,000 bonus can quickly generate interest in an open position. But while bonuses can increase applicant volume in the short term,...
Ninety-four percent of construction employers are having difficulty filling skilled hourly positions, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. Not some. Not most. Ninety-four percent. That number tells a story that goes well beyond a tight labor...
When manufacturers need to hire quickly, the default solution is usually a job platform. Platforms like Indeed or ZipRecruiter make it easy to post openings and reach job seekers immediately. But many skilled workers—especially experienced tradespeople—aren’t actively...
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