Construction
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Knocking down the stereotypes
Traditionally dominated by white males, the sector is being forced to undergo a major turnaround in the gender, race and ability mix of its workforce. For construction firms, this means accurately mapping the profiles of the roles required and then thoroughly assessing potential recruits against these profiles. By replicating assessment using a number of methods (for example online psychometric testing, behavioural event interviewing and assessment centre observation), the objectivity and accuracy is greatly increased. And correspondingly, the potential for hiring based on stereotypes is virtually eliminated. Going forward, the organisation needs to ensure that the diversity is maintained throughout the career ladder by collecting performance data accurately and objectively.
Keeping site of team development
The characteristics of construction teams are virtually unique to this sector. Individuals are drawn from multiple organisations, thrown together onsite with little opportunity to build relationships and required to perform immensely complex tasks as a unit. Getfeedback use a brand new team approach to turn virtual teams into real, high performing teams. By putting the team in charge, the new modus operandi becomes second nature quickly