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How contractors can work safely during winter

How contractors can work safely during winter

by Grand Rapids GreatLakesSkilledTrades | Dec 6, 2022 | Contracting, Safety, Skilled Trades

Hibernation is for bears. Contractors, they’ve still got bills to pay, businesses to grow—so they’ll find ways to get as much work as possible done in the frigid winter. There’s definitely opportunity, but there is a big proviso: There are a whole new set of...
Who are going to be the skilled tradespeople of tomorrow?

Who are going to be the skilled tradespeople of tomorrow?

by Grand Rapids GreatLakesSkilledTrades | Oct 25, 2022 | Contracting, Skilled Trades

Contractors, are you reaching out to local schools to promote construction as a viable career choice? October was National Careers in Construction Month, a time for everyone in the construction industry to redouble their efforts to get kids interested in construction...
How to use Google to grow your construction business

How to use Google to grow your construction business

by Grand Rapids GreatLakesSkilledTrades | Oct 11, 2022 | Contracting, Skilled Trades

Contractors, think about the last time you had to find a local business, a place for Thai food, perhaps. I’m willing to bet that your reflex was to search on Google—after all, Google knows everything, right? Well, what do you think locals do when they need to find a...
Four rules for creating great skilled trade job postings

Four rules for creating great skilled trade job postings

by Grand Rapids GreatLakesSkilledTrades | Aug 23, 2022 | Contracting, Skilled Trades

There are only so many skilled tradespeople out there—not enough, to be frank. If you’re going to stand out from all the potential employers and land the cream of the crop candidates, it’s imperative that your job postings stand out from the sea of other contractors’...
How to retain your skilled tradespeople through engagement

How to retain your skilled tradespeople through engagement

by Grand Rapids GreatLakesSkilledTrades | Aug 9, 2022 | Contracting, Skilled Trades

A new study says that if contractors want to retain their skilled tradespeople, it all boils down to one word: Engagement. Engagement is the degree to which people feel enthusiastic about their work. Many studies show that companies with higher engagement show greater...
5 myths about the skilled trades

5 myths about the skilled trades

by Grand Rapids GreatLakesSkilledTrades | Jul 19, 2022 | Job search, Skilled Trades

The skilled trades have an image problem. They’re seen as noisy, dirty and loud—not a valid career choice. A fallback position if you can’t get into college. Since the 70s, high school guidance counselors have tried to disabuse any student who expressed interest in...
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