Trends & Insights
Straight answers on hiring for construction and the trades: what recruiters really cost, how to read past the resume, and how to keep the people you hire.
Written for the owners doing the hiring, not the HR department.
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The Résumé the Robot Threw Away
What AI résumé screening misses in the trades, shown through one résumé it rejected.
September 8, 2026
Recruitment for Job Seekers
What Does a Recruiter Do That You Can’t?
The honest answer, from a recruiter. And why business owners pay for it anyway.
September 7, 2026
Recruitment for Job Seekers
Unlimited Hiring for a Flat Monthly Fee
One flat monthly fee, unlimited hires. No placement fees, no long-term contracts. On-demand recruiting for owners nationwide.
September 4, 2026
Employers
Why My Dad’s Carpentry Shop Taught Me Everything I Needed to Know About Hiring
The hiring lessons Lori learned in her dad’s carpentry shop, and why effort beats perfect resumes.
September 3, 2026
Employers
How Much Does a Headhunter Cost a Contractor?
A headhunter costs 20-25% of the new hire’s first-year salary, once per hire. Here’s what contractors actually pay,
September 1, 2026