Stop Posting Jobs. Start Selling Opportunities: How to Attract More Qualified Candidates In today’s tight labor market, leadership can no longer rely on outdated job postings that merely list responsibilities and qualifications. Strategic inclusion of compensation details and well-written, persuasive job descriptions is not just a best practice — it is a measurable driver of […]
In a major metropolitan market, at any given time, 15-20 restoration companies are aggressively hiring for sales roles. With top performers in high demand, keeping your sales team intact is harder than ever. The reality is, restoration sales professionals are constantly being courted by competitors, and if you’re not actively working to retain them, someone […]
Navigating Recruitment Challenges: The High Cost of Second-Guessing Leadership Decisions Recently, a restoration company enlisted support to fill a management position at one of their locations. The recruitment process identified a strong candidate who matched all requirements. However, leadership chose to retain the current manager, only to terminate them three months later. This led to […]
As the cost of child care in the U.S. continues to rise, many working parents find themselves in a tough spot, where staying in the workforce might no longer be financially viable. According to recent data from American Progress, families with infants pay an average of $1,300 per month—or roughly $16,000 per year—for child care. […]
In the high-stress world of insurance restoration, maintaining a resilient and satisfied workforce is paramount to long-term success. The industry’s demanding nature, characterized by tight deadlines and often unpredictable workloads, can lead to high employee turnover and burnout. For hiring managers and leaders, implementing effective retention strategies and fostering a supportive work environment are crucial […]
While we do not work in the restoration field, recruiting in it and talking to candidates daily about their pain points surrounding their jobs has given us a unique perspective on this topic. Burnout in any profession can lead to decreased productivity and satisfaction, but in the demanding field of insurance restoration, the stakes are […]
A Lesson in Losing A Top Candidate In the high-stakes world of insurance restoration, leadership faces unique hiring challenges, where industry-specific knowledge and a strategic fit are paramount. A recent account by Lauren Baer, a New York City-based copywriter, illuminates these challenges vividly. Baer’s withdrawal from a position at a company she admired serves as […]
With 2023 marking the start of a new decade and an impending economic recession–employers are becoming increasingly focused on changing their hiring practices. Proactive companies are already doing their research on the latest hiring trends and preparing to embrace these changes. Here are some trends that you can expect to see as you look out […]
Despite rigorous interviews that occur in multiple rounds, almost half of all new hires quit within 18 months. And since companies rely heavily on interviews to choose the right candidate, it’s imperative to ask the right questions. Here are some questions that’ll help you thoroughly evaluate and narrow down the perfect candidate. 1.) Skills and […]
Hiring for a construction team requires thorough diligence; there’s just no room for error. Hired applicants will not only be working in complex restoration or construction jobs but will also be responsible for representing your business. Recruiting the right team member can help your business expand and grow, while the wrong candidate can wreak long-term […]