With the shortage of skilled workers, employers in the trades are struggling to maintain production levels. But they’re not alone; employers across industries are experiencing a labor shortage. In this blog, we’ll discuss the following:

Given the tight labor market, finding skilled trade workers is a challenge. Multiple factors have led to the shortage of skilled workers in many trade industries:

Whether you’re starting a new company or looking to add new employees to your team, you need to know how much the hiring process will cost. There are many factors to consider, from the costs associated with marketing the position to onboarding and training.

The labor market tightness has been felt across the United States. But what does it mean when the labor market is “tight”? In this blog, we discuss the tight job market, factors that affect the job market, and how to find workers (and work) when the job market is tight.

So, you need to hire a new employee, but you don’t have the internal resources to manage the recruitment process yourself. Or, maybe you’re a skilled worker on a short-term job that wrapped up, and now you’re looking for a new gig. In both circumstances, joining a recruitment agency is a great next step. 

According to the CDC, 1 in 5 construction workers is over 55 years old and ready to retire. But unfortunately, there aren’t enough skilled construction workers to replace them, leaving a deficit in the industry. Nearly every statistic about the construction labor force shows a significant shortage, sending employers searching for the best sites for finding construction workers.