Finding the right people and maintaining a lasting working relationship with your employees can be daunting at times. The unemployment rate in the country hit an all-time low, and companies are struggling to land and keep good employees. COVID-19 has changed everything in an instant, and greatly affected many people including the economy. It has forever changed workplace norms and how companies conduct their processes.
In addition to the obvious health concerns, uncertainty and job security also plagued businesses, job seekers, and the employment sector.
While the economy recovers, experts foresee major changes in the acquisition of good employees, and keeping up may introduce a variety of challenges. With the right mindset and knowing what you want for your business in terms of getting the best people from the job market is a great start.
With that in mind, here are a few ideas that have helped Aries stand out from the rest of the modular building industry in terms of hiring and keeping our employees happy and engaged.
Let Candidates Start a Career with You in a Simple and Accessible Way
Job seekers today may no longer be interested in 10 pages of job postings. Sure, they need to learn more about your organization to see if they qualify or meet what you are looking for. But you can do this by simplifying the application process and removing complex stages in the recruitment process. This way, you will be able to gauge the candidates and not miss out on the pool of talent that comes your way!
Having the right competencies and abilities that correspond to the technical aspects of a role is crucial. You can add screening questions into your process to help understand what drives a potential employee and determine if the company’s values are in line with the candidates. At Aries, technology helped us improve our products, services, and our hiring process. Having a lot of applicants is great, but we make sure that we do not lose out on the right people. Aries conducts screening questions on our career page to help us and potential candidates see if they can be a great fit for the company.
Maintain a Company Culture That Lets Professionals Realize Their Potential for Growth and Career Advancement
Having a clear vision in terms of career growth, compensation, and skills development allows employees to be the best they can be and see a lasting future with the company. Let’s face it — working for an organization you love is great, but having competitive pay and benefits is not bad. In addition to this, train people who have the potential and encourage their growth within your organization. Offer a type of mentorship program between the leaders and employees to bring out their best. Provide opportunities to limit stagnation in terms of their growth, that way your staff will know that you welcome their eagerness to succeed, and they’ll be more likely to stay longer with your company.
Make the Company a Place They Want to Belong
When an organization makes and gives value to its employees, word of mouth spreads like wildfire, and professionals seek the opportunity to be part of your company. It is not always the competitive pay that entices a person to work with an organization. Others prefer, and in some cases long for, a company that practices a healthy working environment where personal well-being, growth, and good relationships among employees are evident.
“Employees want to feel good about their organization and what it offers the world. They want to be able to say, ‘I like what this company stands for.’ If employees do not believe in their company or do not believe the company can successfully uphold its brand or reputation, they are likely to look for a different job.” – page 29 Gallup Report
“Aries feels like family. Even though this is an office and work, we all get along and treat each other like family. I’ve known some of these people for decades. Mike and I have worked together since the 80’s and Danny have worked for me since he was 19 years old. My wife even made his wedding cake! I should be retired by now, but I’m sticking around because I love this company.” — Skip Browder, Vice President of Estimating, Aries
Encourage your staff to build quality and lasting friendships among them. Having your friends as coworkers is a bonus on its own and will surely help promote teamwork and camaraderie in your organization.
Open Communication and Employee Wellness are Key
Maintaining open and honest communication between company leadership and employees is another way to enhance the working environment in your organization. Rolling out regular surveys to your staff lets them know they have a voice and that their feedback is valuable to the organization.
This also serves as their platform where they can dish out and express what they are feeling while working with you as well as a way for the company to gauge the well-being of every member of the organization. They can also voice any concerns they may have with their colleagues and the workplace itself. Discuss with them their suggestions and provide constructive feedback so they can assess whether you are on the same page in terms of growing the business.
In addition to this, always make sure to maintain a proper work-life balance for your employees. Give them time to enjoy the fruits of their hard work by initiating company activities. Gain an understanding of their lives outside their work hours and be flexible with thier personal time. They will more likely perform better if they see that their time, voice, and wellness are valued by your organization.
“When people go to work, they shouldn’t have to leave their hearts at home.” — Betty Bender
A Pat on the Back Goes a Long Way
Celebrate wins! Like you, your staff needs to feel that they are appreciated. A simple type of recognition from the leadership will let your employees know that their hard work is not overlooked. Enjoy the milestones that you have reached together, and they will surely look forward to your next success.
Sell Your Strengths and Achievements
Remember, you are enticing professionals to have the opportunity to work together and grow your business. Boasting your achievements and your organization in terms of their career and growth is not a bad thing. Let them know why your current employees enjoy working with you and provide clear examples of how your company stands out from the rest. You are not just posting a job; you are extending an invitation to unlock their potential to grow and a career that they will surely enjoy.
“I must admit, sometimes I wake up excited. Literally excited. I’m working a job that I enjoy with people I like spending time with, and a company that brings space solutions to the world. Our mission solves problems and brings people peace of mind. How can I not love my job?!” Katie Roman, Senior Vice President – Aries Building Systems, LLC
Expansion of Business and Team
Aries is experiencing significant growth. Adding additional service locations across the United States, enhanced service offerings, and acquiring Precision Structures. With this expansion, the company welcomes several new modular industry professionals to their team. In a press release about their recent acquisition, Senior VP Katie Roman says, “Our growth is more than a story of surpassing revenue goals and winning new customers. It’s a testament to our hard-working employees and our commitment to offering first-class services that outperform competitors. I’m deeply proud of the Aries’ team. We welcome Precision to join in on the collaborative, cheerful, and impactful company culture we have built together. Our team is highly motivated in our quest to expand and develop, with a definitive goal to build our team.”
About Aries
Aries is a privately-owned company headquartered in Houston, Texas. Aries offers a variety of financing packages and has delivered success on projects of all sizes and challenges. We provide modular space solutions across North America. Aries also includes support for the government, education, construction, commercial, and oil/gas sectors.
Aries has the state-of-the-art fleet, in-depth client consultations, a value proposition, safety record, knowledge, and experience in the industry. With over 150,000 units totaling over $400M in space solutions, Aries has buildings for immediate delivery. We have been serving the educational and healthcare sectors, commercial office space requirements, and any short- or long-term housing demands.
Become a customer today! Visit Aries: www.ariesbuildings.com or call (U.S.) 1-888-598-8869. You can also contact us via our website, or request a quote here.
