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Recruit and Attract Future E&C Leaders

Event Date

Jun 30, 2004

Type

Conference Presentation - Implementation

Research Team

RT-200

Slides

Topic

Attract, Recruit, Retain Construction Leaders

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Abstract

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Abstract

The engineering and construction industry is failing to recruit and retain young professionals, and the problem is expected to worsen unless action is taken. Much research has been performed in recruiting and maintaining the skilled workforce, yet recruiting and retaining leaders has not been duly addressed. This research focuses on leadership instead of skilled labor, and has concluded that solutions are available through specific benefits, programs, and incentives. RT-200 provided a list of suggested solutions and also included a self-assessment for companies to review their recruiting and retaining efforts. The research team looked to other industries for initiatives, including the healthcare and information technology (IT) industries, as they have been more effective in removing key barriers that are causing young talented professionals to turn away from those industries. The construction industry must meet the needs of this generation's workforce, which is focused on individuality and ambition. The construction industry’s future will greatly depend upon its ability to recruit and retain young, talented professionals. To achieve success, it is clear that the industry must provide not only competitive compensation, but also excellent career opportunities for a wide variety of prospects – talented young people, many of whom are strikingly different from the industry’s traditional talent pool and who may well turn away from the field if major changes are not made soon. One huge challenge for employers will be creating an “image” for their companies that targets the best talent and creates an environment where employees maintain motivation and are committed to the company’s future.

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Knowledge Area

Human Resource Management, Professional Development

Project Phase

Feasibility, Concept, Detailed Scope, Detailed Design (Engineering), Procurement, Construction, Commissioning & Startup, Handover & Closeout

Project Function

Project Management, Architects & Engineering, Project Controls, Construction

Industry Group

Light Industrial, Heavy Industrial, Buildings, Infrastructure

Research Topic

Attract, Recruit, Retain Construction Leaders

Keywords

Management, Labor, Training, Reward and Recognition, Work Force, Retention, Career Path, Career Objectives, Career Satisfaction, Workforce, Recruit, Mentorship, rt200