Simplifying Hiring for Your Business in Skilled Trades
Running a business of skilled trades comes with a unique set of challenges. One of the biggest challenges is finding the right people to join your team. Hiring is not just about filling positions. Hiring is about finding individuals with the right skills, mindset, and dedication to contribute to the success of your business. Hiring difficulties are not exclusive to you – it's a shared struggle among business owners in the same industry.
Recently, at a tradeshow, I had the opportunity to engage in conversations about the common hurdles faced in hiring. The answers were all the same. There is difficulty in attracting and securing qualified techs to fill their trucks when they are always hiring.
Let’s dive into the specific challenges voiced by your peers at the tradeshow. It seeks to shed light on the obstacles that arise when trying to find skilled workers.
What are the challenges in hiring employees?
It's obvious that finding skilled individuals is more than just a challenge – it's a genuine headache. One common frustration was with the traditional approach of using large job boards.
Many business owners are frustrated with sifting through a massive amount of applications. It is like searching for a needle in a haystack. The sheer volume of responses from these platforms doesn't translate into finding the right fit for your team. It becomes a time-consuming and resource-draining process. Valuable hours are spent sorting through applications. Even worse, they are spending these hours on applicants who are not a good fit.
Why is investing in job boards costing you so much?
High Fees for Posting: Job boards often charge fees for posting job listings. These fees can vary based on factors such as the visibility of the posting and the duration it stays active. For businesses with a frequent need to hire, these costs can add up quickly.
Multiplying Costs: Many businesses use multiple job boards to increase their reach. However, each board comes with its own set of fees. Managing multiple accounts and paying separately for each can result in a financial burden.
Limited Control over Spending: Job boards often operate on a pay-per-click or pay-per-application model. This means that businesses pay for every click or application received. You pay whether the applicant is qualified for the position or not. Lack of control over spending, and a guarantee of quality applicants can lead to poor use of financial resources.
Time and Resource Investment: Beyond the direct financial costs, there's also an investment of time and resources. Sorting through a high volume of applications uses valuable working hours. This impacts your overall productivity.
Low Return on Investment (ROI): Despite the financial investment, businesses may not see a return of quality hires. In the skilled trades, there is a mismatch between the cost of the job boards and the effectiveness of them.
Missing the Target: The broad reach of many job boards may not find business owners the local talent they need. This can result in extra costs without addressing the business's unique requirements.
Job boards are unavoidable. You can jump into job boards hassle-free! Discover how we, at Hire Dimensions, make managing and optimizing your job board strategies easy and stress-free.
5 Ways We Can Help You Grow Your Team
Easier Job Board Management: You probably deal with different job boards, each with its own cost. Also, every job board houses the applicants they attract in their system. Keeping track of them separately is time-consuming. Hire Dimensions simplifies things by bringing all of them together. One place to manage your job listings. One place to manage applicants. One cost that includes job boards – less hassle, more efficiency.
Better Job Ads: Creating unique job ads that attract candidates can be tricky. Hire Dimensions takes care of that for you. We make sure your ads not only attract the right folks but also represent your business well.
Smart Screening: Finding the right person isn't just about qualifications; it's about the right mindset. Hire Dimensions uses smart screening, including assessments, to help you spot the people who fit your business vibe.
Local Focus for Local Needs: If your business relies on local talent, especially for skilled trades, Hire Dimensions gets that. We connect you with nearby applicants, so you're not wasting time on people who can't easily contribute to your local workforce.
Pricing You Can Afford: No one likes being tied down. Hire Dimensions gets it. Our pricing is affordable, starting at just $349. There are no long-term contracts, you only commit for 3 months. It's about giving you the proof that it will work for your business.
Hiring doesn't have to be a headache!
The struggles shared by others like you are real, but solutions like Hire Dimensions aim to make it simple. It's all about making your hiring process more efficient. We help you to improve the quality of candidates, at an affordable cost.
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