LEAD, a skilled trade staffing company with a network of eleven locations throughout the U.S., celebrates Women in Construction Week, March 6-12, 2022. “This year, we are proud to award the LEAD President’s Cup to Barbara Lopez, LEAD Corpus Christi branch manager,” said Mark Curtiss, LEAD President.
Women in construction only make up 1.25% of females in the workforce which is currently at 47%. Although it is the year 2022, gender bias remains in the construction industry culture.
Skilled trade jobs in the marine industry are in high demand throughout the U.S. Alan Biliti, Marine Division Sales and Recruiting Manager for LEAD Marine, a nationwide staffing company says, “We place employees in trade positions like electricians, pipe and structure welders, riggers, ship mechanics, and more.”
Americans have been exiting the workforce in droves. The Great Resignation is a trending term and gaining traction as we near the second quarter of 2022. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, a total of 11.5 million workers quit their jobs within three months (April-June 2021).
“Educating trade workers about the hazards of a job and teaching them how to recognize a safety risk are two ways any company can cut injuries in the workplace,” says Scott Boddy, General Manager of LEAD Dallas, Ft. Worth.
“Whether you are looking to fill one position or secure an entire team, LEAD Professional can provide workforce solutions to match your permanent professional and skilled trade staffing needs,” says Carrie Mae Berry, managing partner and national sales manager with LEAD Professional.
Skilled trade workers joining the road warrior trend of living where you work, not where you live is on the rise.
The biggest resource a company has is its staff and when working with a staffing company it helps to know how to make the most out of your client relationship. Working with a staffing company can help you maintain staffing levels in your company with talented skilled workers.
Skilled trade jobs are making a big comeback. More and more workers are looking to the skilled trades for a secure, high wage career for their future. From graduating high school students to workers looking for a career change, the skilled trades are a viable option that offer affordable and fast training.
LEAD is excited to announce the opening of its ninth location in Milwaukee, WI. LEAD Great Lakes will concentrate on matching quality skilled trade workers with companies who need assistance in filling jobs in industrial. renewable energy, commercial construction, manufacturing, marine, health care industries.
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