Canada | Going Beyond The Competitive Salary Benchmarks

Canada | Going Beyond The Competitive Salary Benchmarks

To succeed in hiring and retaining Professional Cost Consultants and Quantity Surveyors in Canada, employers must go beyond just offering competitive salaries and focus on the full compensation package, career development, and the work environment to attract and retain the best in a competitive market.

How to Retain Top Talent in Construction Claims and Disputes

How to Retain Top Talent in Construction Claims and Disputes

As a specialist recruiter in the industry, I have frequent conversations with candidates who are looking to move from their current employer – and there are various reasons that are regularly pointed out to me. Here is a guide on how to reduce employee turnover and retain the very best talent.

Best Practices for Employers to Maximise Interview Efficiency

Best Practices for Employers to Maximise Interview Efficiency

Regularly reviewing and refining your organisation’s interview process is essential for maintaining efficiency and staying competitive. Find out why post-interview feedback is so important.

Job Titles DO Matter

Job Titles DO Matter

It’s quite fashionable these days for employers to say Job Titles don’t matter, but when it comes to advertising and recruiting for construction jobs they are crucial, find out why.

Company Culture and how to recognise it in the Construction Industry

Company Culture and how to recognise it in the Construction Industry

Here, we consider the often-overlooked factor of company culture, and its clear correspondence with job satisfaction, longevity, career and promotion potential within a role.

How Hiring Managers Can Effectively Shortlist Candidates with the Help of a Recruitment Consultant

How Hiring Managers Can Effectively Shortlist Candidates with the Help of a Recruitment Consultant

In today’s competitive job market, finding the right candidate to fill a construction job role can be a challenging and time-consuming task. This is where hiring managers can turn to Maxim to ensure they find the best fit for their team while managing their limited time most effectively.

The Relative Merits of Local vs International Candidates for Construction Jobs

The Relative Merits of Local vs International Candidates for Construction Jobs

FOR EMPLOYERS | Steve looks at the unfortunate reality that there is a shortage of premium construction candidates across most specialist professional technical skills right around the world.

Navigating The Challenges of the HR Manager

Navigating The Challenges of the HR Manager

As a specialist construction recruitment agency, we understand the pain points and try to find ways to provide effective solutions. Let’s explore some of the most pressing challenges and strategies Maxim can offer to help.

How to Write Job Descriptions that Attract High-Quality Candidates

How to Write Job Descriptions that Attract High-Quality Candidates

A job description is usually the first touch point of interaction with a suitable candidate, so it has to make an impression that counts. In this blog, I will explore some essential elements that make up an effective construction job description.

I’m a Construction Recruitment Consultant | What Do I Do All Day?

I’m a Construction Recruitment Consultant | What Do I Do All Day?

I have added value to my employer clients and their business activities for over 20 years. Just recently I remembered that quite a few years ago now, a meme went around about what recruitment consultants “do” and I managed to re-find it.

Addressing the Underrepresentation of Women in the Construction Industry

Addressing the Underrepresentation of Women in the Construction Industry

As a recruiter in the construction industry, I have made significantly fewer female placements than male placements, and I often question why that is.

How a Specialist Construction Recruitment Consultancy Can Save you Time and Money – Yes Really!

How a Specialist Construction Recruitment Consultancy Can Save you Time and Money – Yes Really!

Here Steve looks at the right circumstances in which a Specialist Construction Recruitment Consultancy Can Save you Time and Money.