Speech Topics

Retaining good employees has always been a priority for construction companies, but in today’s market, retention is critical. In order to assist in career and company growth, Kimmel & Associates must have open and honest conversations with both employers and candidates. This gives us a unique perspective on employee retention, with an expertise in both how companies can retain employees and what candidates are looking for in an employer. Using information gathered from extensive surveys, we will provide the top reasons employees leave a company and how your company can retain employees, giving specific examples from construction professionals.  

Kimmel & Associates has a unique perspective on employee onboarding as a result of profound relationships we have developed with companies and professionals over the last 40 years. We understand the time and financial cost it takes to find key talent. A successful strategy to integrate new hires into your company is critical to retention. We will give specific examples of effective onboarding techniques from companies we’ve worked with over the years, and from our company. We will also share insights to ensure your onboarding process creates a lasting impression.   

As a result of our open and honest conversations with clients and candidates alike, Kimmel & Associates has developed a unique perspective on the hiring process. We have learned that when it comes to evaluating a candidate for a potential opportunity, technical ability is just the start. A candidate is defined by culture, personality, intention, motivation, and more. Utilizing our 40-year history, we will share specific insights and tools to help determine a candidates proper fit – looking beyond the resume.    

Kimmel & Associates has gained a unique perspective on coping with the aging construction workforce through thousands of conversations with companies that have either succeeded or struggled with this issue. We will share dynamic management assessments and succession planning techniques, and discuss how to bridge the employment age gap. We will also give insight on ways to increase the responsibility of new hires using mentoring programs. We can help your company not just cope, but thrive.

Across the country, the demand for construction labor is continuing to grow – and the supply is continuing to dwindle. Numerous factors are affecting the labor pool and making it more difficult for companies to hire exceptional talent. Contractors and business owners are incorporating several approaches to attract and retain skilled workers. There is no one perfect way to solve this problem, but there are many ways to mitigate the issue. We must change the perception of the construction industry, focus on education, and stress the benefit of working in construction. We will present eight solutions that have proven successful in attracting workers to companies. We are confident these solutions can work for you. 

Kimmel & Associates is in a unique position to offer an “ears to the ground” perspective on avoiding the war for talent, as we hear firsthand reports of this problem from clients all over the country. We explore the staggering cost of a bad hire and show how a poorly structured interview process can make the wrong hiring decision five times more likely to happen. We share five powerful interviewing tips to better understand an employee's experience, and most importantly, their MOTIVATION! Our insight will give you the keys to successful hiring by breaking down the recruiting process, highlighting interview techniques, and demonstrating how to effectively implement processes after the hire to ensure your new employee remains motivated and engaged.

Throughout our 40 years in the business, we have worked with thousands of companies who have struggled with building momentum or who have had great success with it. Through these conversations, Kimmel & Associates has developed a unique perspective on the best ways to build momentum within your company. We believe building momentum is that quick and highly focused burst of energy toward a goal. We share the importance of momentum and how individual momentum can create collective momentum for your team. We will deliver eight strong principles to help you and your company achieve unstoppable momentum.   

A lot has been written about the multigenerational workforce and the engagement challenges companies face. Some describe today’s workforce as entitled, high maintenance, resistant (to change), and averse (to technology). Some employees want to change the world and want instant gratification, and some do not. Using our unique perspective, we will show you how to not only engage different generations but also how to communicate effectively, resulting in dedicated and loyal employees. We will share how companies can leverage the multigenerational workforce assets, bringing value to the workplace. This mindset will elevate your company not only today, but for years to come.