RCS Influencers - January 2018
5 Tips to Develop a Diverse Recruiting and Retainment Program
RCS Influencer Heidi Ellsworth shares tips on recruiting talent, diversity and attracting the younger generation. As the roofing industry is looking to gain talented labor for today and tomorrow, I believe we need to look beyond our current workforce makeup. According to U.S. Labor reports, only 2% of the roofing ...
Recruiting, Attracting and Retaining Talent is a Challenge for All Businesses
RCS Influencer Charles Antis says that people with talent need to be attracted to something that matters and contractors should put purpose before profit and success will follow. Read Video Transcribed: Hi, it's Charles Antis with Antis Roofing. And this month on Roofer's Coffee Shop, the question is what do you ...
A Successful Recruiting Strategy Starts on the Inside
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says that recruiting should start with your existing employees. We have used recruiters to find the right employees but have found that our existing employees are the most valuable assets for recruiting. We’ve instituted a bonus program that rewards employees who find qualified recruits. While it’s great to ...
How to build a succession plan?
RCS Influencer Heidi Ellsworth says look within for a succession plan. I come from a contracting family. My Dad was a general contractor and I grew up pouring concrete, painting and living within “in progress” renovations in many of my childhood homes. As kids we were always working with our ...
Using an Outside Voice for Succession Planning Removes Emotion from the Equation
RCS Influencer Mark “Lefty” Holencik says that emotions can get in the way when developing your succession plan. Succession Planning can start from the day you open your business or from the first time it crosses your mind. This will build the best value when negotiating your exit. First question: Is your ...
