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Now You Made the Hire: How to Onboard — From Week Two to Day 30

You welcomed your new hire, made it through the first week, and things seem to be going well. But here’s where many contractors lose momentum: onboarding doesn’t end after Day Five.

If you stop checking in and guiding your new hire now, all the progress you made in Week One can start to unravel. Good people begin to question their place. Mistakes start slipping by. Morale dips before it ever takes root.

That’s why the next three weeks—Week Two through Day 30—are critical. This is when a new hire decides if this job is temporary or worth investing in. And the systems (or lack thereof) you have in place will shape that decision more than you realize.

How to onboard

Now You Made the Hire: How to Onboard — Building a Stronger Crew

If you read Part 1 of this series, you already know: most turnover happens in the first 30 days. The best way to prevent that? Make sure everything is ready before your new hire shows up. It doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to be clear. In this blog, we’re going to show […]

Residential Construction Recruitment Marketing - How to Attract Top Talent

Residential Construction Recruitment Marketing: How to Attract Top Talent

Attracting skilled workers in residential construction has become a significant challenge for contractors, as the demand for top talent continues to rise while the supply of qualified candidates dwindles. The construction industry is thriving, yet many firms struggle to find the workers they need to maintain high standards of craftsmanship and complete projects on time. […]

Why Residential Construction Recruiting Agencies are Essential for Your Business

Why Residential Construction Recruiting Agencies are Essential for Your Business

The residential construction industry faces unique challenges in finding and retaining skilled labor. Imagine this: your company secures a major home-building project, but you’re struggling to find enough qualified workers to meet the demands. Without the right team, project deadlines slip, costs rise, and clients grow frustrated. This scenario is all too common for residential […]

Digital Dominance in Contracting

3 Essential Steps to Secure Unrivaled Digital Dominance for Your Contractors

Achieving digital dominance is crucial for contractors aiming to stand out in a competitive digital landscape. This guide delves into how strategic SEO enhancements, effective PPC campaigns, and innovative AI applications can elevate your presence and ensure your contracting business is not just visible, but indispensable.

Building Success: Top 10 Soft Skills for Construction Workers

In the construction industry, technical skills are crucial. However, possessing the right soft skills can make the difference between a good worker and a great one. Soft skills—such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving—are essential for ensuring projects run smoothly, safely, and on time. These skills not only enhance individual performance but also contribute to a positive and productive work environment. In this blog, we’ll explore the top 10 soft skills every construction worker should have and how Contractor Staffing Source can help you identify candidates who excel in these areas. Let’s take a Dive into the Top 10 Soft Skills today for construction workers.

Person being hired for a construction company after they revamped their Recruiting Strategy

Revamp Your Recruiting Strategy: 5 Clear Signs It’s Time for a Positive Change in Construction

Is your construction recruiting strategy holding your company back? If you’re experiencing high turnover, slow hiring processes, or difficulty attracting top talent, it might be time to revamp your approach. Discover the five key indicators that signal a need for a new hiring strategy to ensure your construction company stays competitive and successful

Strong Foundations: Retention Strategies for Top Construction Talent

Strong Foundations: 5 Retention Strategies for Top Construction Talent

Retaining top talent in the construction industry is essential for minimizing disruptions and maintaining project quality. At Contractor Staffing Source, we specialize in providing unique retention strategies to help you build a strong foundation for your team. Our expert coaching and counseling ensure that you not only find the right candidates but also keep them engaged and committed for the long term. Discover our top five tips for retaining top construction talent and securing the future success of your projects.

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Uncover the Top 3 Challenges in Construction Talent Acquisition

Introduction In today’s competitive construction industry, overcoming the Top 3 Challenges in Construction Talent Acquisition , the art of finding and retaining the right talent is more crucial than ever. At Contractor Staffing Source, we specialize in helping construction companies build winning teams by addressing the unique challenges they face in talent acquisition. In this […]

Roselyn Pagayon
Content Marketing Manager

Roselyn is a dynamic marketing professional based in the Philippines with over two years of dedicated experience in crafting successful digital strategies. She brings a potent blend of expertise in social media marketing, graphic design, and data-driven content to Contractor Staffing Source.

Roselyn is passionate about leveraging these skills to not only grow businesses but also to forge deeper connections between companies and their audiences. Her focus lies in developing and executing creative marketing initiatives that deliver measurable results, significantly boosting brand awareness, engagement, and lead generation.
Outside of work, Roselyn is an avid matcha enthusiast who enjoys art and weekend runs as her way to explore nature. She believes that creativity thrives in balance and finds inspiration both in digital spaces and in nature.

Paul Sanneman
Founder & President

With over 40 years of experience, Paul has created several business coaching companies and consulted more than 400 construction companies. Contractor Staffing Source is the product of this experience and his most profound inspiration, as well as a solution to the most common issue his clients face; finding good people.

Paul’s dedication to working with residential contractors stems from his belief that they are the most exciting and ethical business owners. He is passionate about helping them build successful teams so they can make more money in less time and have more FUN.

Paul holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and a Master’s Degree in Education. He studied metaphysics as a post graduate and has facilitated and attended numerous seminars in personal growth and business success over the years. Check out Paul’s latest album with the Beach Road Band, Mostly for Kids.