Employees

Skills Shortages in the Trades: Five Practical Recruitment Strategies

A durable approach to employer positioning, training, development and retention.

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ManoPlan Team
|Dec 20, 20241 Min.

Many trade businesses compete for skilled people. A reliable process from first contact through onboarding is more useful than isolated campaigns or unsupported success claims.

Present a clear and credible workplace

Describe duties, working patterns, development and equipment concretely. Real views of the team and daily work help candidates more than generic advertising.

  • Write clear roles and expectations
  • Build long-term links with schools, placements and apprenticeships
  • Handle applications promptly and respectfully
  • Plan onboarding, feedback and development
  • Review working conditions with the team
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ManoPlan Team

The ManoPlan team consists of experts in trade software and process optimization. We help trade businesses work more efficiently and successfully.