Recruitment in construction & services - how to find the right employees

Recruiting in construction and services is a constant challenge. The sector is characterized by high demand, skills shortages and fierce competition for qualified staff. At the same time, many companies need to find reliable, committed and self-driven employees who can represent the business at customer sites.

With Higher and our recruitment tool, recruitment becomes both easier and more accurate - whether you are looking for HVAC technicians, electricians, cleaning staff or service technicians.

Challenges in recruiting for trades & services

Recruiting in practical occupations poses specific challenges. Companies often need to act quickly to fill roles, but at the same time ensure they find the right person for the job - someone who has both the right attitude and can deliver good service.

Common challenges in the industry are:

• Lack of qualified candidates, especially in technical professions.
• Difficult to assess personal qualities, such as accuracy and customer focus.
• Large differences in experience and education, making selection complex
• Time-consuming processes, with many recruitments taking place under pressure.

How Higher helps companies find the right people

Higher streamlines recruitment by focusing on what really determines success: skills, behaviors and motivation.
With digital tests and video questions, you can quickly see which candidates have the right attitude, drive and understanding of the job - without having to spend hours sifting through applications.

The benefits of Higher in construction and service occupations

• Faster selection: Candidates are automatically assessed after matching against the requirements profile.
• Focus on the right qualities: you'll instantly see who is solution-oriented, accurate and customer-focused.
• Fair assessment: Everyone gets the same chance to show their strengths.
• Simpler process: Less administration and faster recruitment decisions.

The right person in the right place - every time

In construction and services, personality often determines the success of a recruitment.
A technician can learn new tools - but attitude, responsibility and customer service are harder to train.

Higher helps companies find candidates who not only know the job, but do the job right - withcommitment and quality.

With a data-driven and competence-based recruitment, you get:

• Shorter recruitment time and faster appointments.
• Better matching between person and workplace.
• Loyal employees who thrive and stay longer.

Do you want to recruit smarter in construction & service?

Discover how Higher helps companies in plumbing, electricity, construction, cleaning and service to find the right employees - quickly, fairly and efficiently.

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