In any company, the workforce represents the company, so construction recruitment in UAE can affect the performance and image of the company. Competitive construction markets, such as the UAE, have an extremely high standard of work – so to keep your reputation in the industry you need to have the right staff in the right positions.
And one way to ensure this is the case is partnering with one of the top recruitment agencies in Dubai. Here are six tips for smart hiring in construction.
1.Be the best people to work for
Word soon gets around about a company. Offer the right package and you’ll get talked about in a very positive way. Competitive wages and other benefits, like help with school fees, health insurance and gym membership really do make a difference. The right projects, which both challenge and inspire staff are what builds a team.
2. Obtain employee input
In a specialist field such as construction, your employees probably know people who are looking for work or want a new challenge. So if they recommend someone who comes to work for you, acknowledge them. A symbolic referral fee will motivate your staff to also lookout for new talent.
3. Go social
Look at what people are saying about your firm and its competitors on social media. Is someone making news on LinkedIn? Get talked about by satisfied staff and happy clients and make your firm a name across the UAE. Invest in the promo video and LinkedIn content strategy that will allow you to have a continuous and more strategic presence.
4. Invest in staff
If you have a good candidate, but who needs to develop in some areas give them the opportunity to grow. Let them gain experience on the job, or, even better, offer mentoring programmes. Look long term. If you have a great team, keep it together.
5. Look to the future
You probably have a fair idea of where you want to be in six months or a year from now. So recruit with that in mind. You may not need a specialist project manager for, say, healthcare construction but if it’s likely to bid developments in that field are scheduled down the road put someone in place. Not only will they be able to hit the ground running, but their very presence may help you to obtain the contract in the first place.
6. Adopt an awards strategy
The UAE has a number of industry awards competitions and entering them is a way to get recognition. Put the word out that you are confident and successful and people will want to come on board. Awards nights are great for building team spirit and networking. Being seen, being out and about, and the subject of industry talk will all enhance your firm’s standing across Dubai and the wider UAE.
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