There is a labor shortage in the country. With so many people working on opportunities related to technology or business, some of the more physical jobs are becoming harder and harder to fill. But it doesn’t have to be that way. There are ways to source and hire top labor talent even in this economy. Here are some ideas that can help get you started and bring on the best employees for your shipyard.
Provide transparency.
Be open about your company and you’ll attract individuals who want to work with an organization like yours. New talent wants to be kept in the loop with important information about business no matter what their role in the company is day to day. Transparency is becoming a huge selling point and it helps for labor talent to see where their contribution fits in with the bigger picture.
Provide career development.
Your new labor talent also wants to work somewhere willing to invest in them for the future. While you want someone who is willing to work with their heads down, be sure to foster their talent and keep them from feeling stuck in their career roles. See potential and provide additional training, which will only enhance your shipyard and produce better products.
Focus on the core values.
When searching for top talent, try to make your core values an important selling point for working with your company. You want people who bring different viewpoints to the company, but you also want everyone to uphold your company mission and values. Sell your company culture and what you offer beyond just a job and a paycheck when you’re hiring for labor positions.
Motivate and engage employees.
More than anything else, your employees want to know that their contribution matters. You know that every weld, every panel, and every tool will make a big difference in the final product out on the ocean. Communicate this. Provide positive reinforcement and motivation and use this as a selling point for hiring new talent in your organization. Provide incentives, rewards, and recognition. Say thank you. All of this will go a long way to attracting and keeping top labor talent.
Work with a leader in shipyard staffing.
Are you looking for top labor talent today? Contact the team at Hutco to see how we can help with quality shipyard placements.
