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______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Real estate also attract new talent by demonstrating advancement potential and a dedication to investing in the success of your workforce . Not only will it allow employees to develop their professional skills , but it will also instill a sense of appreciation for the additional opportunities provided for them . To start , assess your available resources to determine what ’ s feasible in terms of building an effective training program . If possible , prioritizing this strategy to strengthen your recruiting and retention approach can make a huge , positive difference in building back your workforce .
Improve and maintain company culture
In times of labor shortages , it ’ s common for workers to feel the strain of their company ’ s understaffing woes . However , it is critical that leaders do not sacrifice culture during these already challenging times to avoid negative impacts to retention . A strong
culture ensures continued satisfaction in your existing workforce and attracts skilled talent from competitors that are seeking a more positive working environment .
For these reasons , strong employee engagement and the maintenance of a positive , meaningful environment should be top of mind for leaders across the construction industry . Otherwise , businesses are more at risk than ever before of seeing their employees disengage and look elsewhere for work . Tactics like annual salary and benefit review and adjustments , regular employee ‘ stay ’ interviews to determine staff satisfaction and values , and community engagement opportunities are just some of the effective ways that leaders can ensure a positive work experience for their staff .
When a strong company culture is created and maintained , employees can even become your most important recruiters , actively recruiting their friends within the industry to come work for the company .
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