I came across a recent SHRM report that really got me thinking about workplace culture—especially in the civil engineering world. According to the study, employees who view their workplace culture as positive are nearly 4x more likely to stick around. On the flip side, 57%...
Lately, there’s been an avalanche of companies walking back their #Diversity, #Equity, and #Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. From legal challenges after the Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action to political and activist pressures, organizations like Walmart, Ford, and others are scaling back or completely abandoning #DEI...
Let's talk about a topic that's often swept under the rug—employee turnover. When a colleague leaves, it's not just about saying goodbye; there's a ripple effect that impacts the entire firm, both emotionally and financially. The Hidden Costs Recruitment Expenses: Finding a replacement isn't cheap. Advertising the...
I recently spoke with a candidate who attended an interview only to find the hiring manager was completely unprepared. He was blindsided by the interview itself, didn’t know much about the company’s larger picture, and couldn’t answer basic questions about future opportunities within the organization....
As a #civilengineering recruiter, I’m constantly reviewing resumes and LinkedIn profiles, and over time, patterns start to jump out at me. Some firms just seem to have a revolving door—consistent high turnover for years on end. What does that say?To me, it says one of...
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💬 BETTER COMMUNICATION WILL LEAD TO MORE HIRES 💬 In a candidate-driven market where #civilengineering firms regularly compete to attract top talent, it's often the 𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 things that can make the BIGGEST difference. One way to improve your odds of winning over a candidate is to ensure your COMMUNICATION,...
When it comes to evaluating #civilengineering talent, are you being short sighted?Yesterday I posted about a candidate I recently spoke with who has had his EIT for 12 years, but has not yet sat/received his #PE.Last year I was working with a candidate, a well...
Thinking about putting your #civilengineering recruiting efforts on the backburner until after the holidays?THINK AGAIN!Let me tell you how many firms approach recruiting around the holidays:They don't.🤔What a perfect time for YOU to get ahead📈 of your competition!!!While they are "planning" for next year...
The gap between a new hire's resignation from their current employer and their start date at YOUR firm can be a very nerve racking time. Do not make the mistake of on-boarding your new hires on their first day of employment. 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒂𝒔 𝒔𝒐𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆...