Hiring in construction has become a new challenge for contractors. The talent pool has shifted, expectations around office culture and hybrid work are changing, and many companies are struggling to attract and retain the right people.

In this episode of The Contender’s Edge Podcast, Zulq Malik, founder and CEO of SMARTBUILD sits down with construction recruiters Jim DiVizio and Tania Sarracini to talk about what construction companies should understand about hiring today.

They cover:

• How the construction job market changed after COVID

• Why some contractors struggle to attract strong candidates

• What employees are looking for in construction companies today

• The impact of hybrid work and salary shifts

• Hiring mistakes that slow down recruitment

• What contractors should improve in their hiring process

If you run a construction company, general contractor, or development firm, this conversation gives you a clear look at what’s happening in the talent market and how to approach hiring in today’s construction industry.

Tania Sarracini (Owner and Recruiting Partner) - LinkedIn

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Jim DiVizio (Owner and Recruiting Partner) - LinkedIn

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