In this episode of the Construction Disruption podcast, hosts Todd Miller and Ryan Bell from Isaiah Industries welcome Carrie Gardenhire, an expert in HR and workforce management from Arcoro, to discuss the persistent labor challenges in the construction industry.

Carrie shares insights on the root causes and potential solutions to workforce shortages, the importance of company culture in recruitment and retention, and the role of technology and HR software in streamlining hiring processes. The episode also touches on the increasing participation of women in construction, tips for enhancing company culture, and how Arcoro partners with contractors to help overcome these challenges.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction and Opening Jokes

01:24 Challenge Words and Episode Setup

02:12 Industry Challenges: Labor Shortage

02:59 Guest Introduction: Carrie Gardenhire

03:37 Carrie's Background and Role at Arcoro

05:17 HR Technology and Workforce Management

07:11 Survey Insights: Hiring Difficulties

09:21 Strategies for Effective Recruitment

11:43 Enhancing Company Culture

14:45 HR Software and Applicant Tracking Systems

25:55 Women in Construction

27:57 Increasing Representation of Women in Construction

29:45 Advice on Hiring and Retaining Workers

30:54 The Concept of Stay Interviews

33:24 Introduction to Arcoro and Its Onboarding Process

37:40 Implementation and Support for Arcoro Users

40:34 Rapid Fire Questions with Carrie Gardenhire

45:49 Conclusion and Contact Information

Connect with Carrie Online

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriegarden/

Website: https://arcoro.com/

Email: carrie.gardenhire@arcoro.com

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This episode was produced by Isaiah Industries, Inc.

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