What specific measure, besides pay increases, has had the most significant impact on the retention of skilled and reliable maintenance staff within your company?

If your response doesn't align with any of the provided options, please share your answer in the comments section.

What specific measure, besides pay increases, has had the most significant impact on the retention of skilled and reliable maintenance staff within your company?

If your response doesn't align with any of the provided options, please share your answer in the comments section.

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What is the most significant challenge your company is facing in managing maintenance at property level? If your primary challenge isn't listed here, please feel free to share it in the comments below.

• Finding Skilled & Reliable Staff
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• Limited Financial Resources
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• Deferred Maintenance
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• Technology Implementation
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One of the most common labor shortage related complaints I am hearing lately: "We are paying competitive wages but people don't want to work."
Consider this: if you define competitive by comparing yourself with your competitor down the street, you are replicating a model that isn't working-they are going through the same pain as you are.
In today's environment, you are competing with every single employer that's hiring on a 20-30 mile radius,...One of the most common labor shortage related complaints I am hearing lately: "We are paying competitive wages but people don't want to work."
Consider this: if you define competitive by comparing yourself with your competitor down the street, you are replicating a model that isn't working-they are going through the same pain as you are.
In today's environment, you are competing with every single employer that's hiring on a 20-30 mile radius, the gig economy (Uber, DoorDash etc.) and every remote job that's out there.
Be aware and adjust accordingly if you want to have a real chance at attracting good talent.
Buc-ee's success as a business is not an accident.
Their recruiting strategy is simple, but extremely effective: clear message, wage transparency, benefits, flexible schedules available and incentives for working the overnight shift.
What awesome things is your company doing to attract great talent?
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Apprenticeship programs have the potential to address labor shortages in the multifamily maintenance field, offering a valuable solution to this urgent issue.
Visual aids, such as the one presented here, could become effective tools for illustrating the benefits of entering our industry as an alternative to pursuing a college education, particularly for high school students.
Do you know of companies actively championing apprenticeship programs? Feel free to...Apprenticeship programs have the potential to address labor shortages in the multifamily maintenance field, offering a valuable solution to this urgent issue.
Visual aids, such as the one presented here, could become effective tools for illustrating the benefits of entering our industry as an alternative to pursuing a college education, particularly for high school students.
Do you know of companies actively championing apprenticeship programs? Feel free to share their names and specifics in the comments section.
Let's help promoting these noteworthy initiatives and shape the future workforce! Show more

Apart from compensation and benefits, what primary factor is prompting maintenance professionals to leave the multifamily industry?

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Do you believe that the official representation of your company culture on the company website aligns with the actual experiences in the field?

On average, how much time does it typically take for you to fill a vacant maintenance position at the property level?
 

Are you envisioning yourself working for your current employer one year from now?
 

The final quarter of 2023 witnessed numerous layoffs, evident through the surge in "Open to Work" profile banners. Do you anticipate that 2024 will continue this pattern?
 

As we're approaching the end of 2023, how does it stack up for you personally against 2022 in terms of career progression?

Sunday poll: If presented with an offer from a competitor, assuming that they are offering satisfying salary and benefits, what key factor would prompt you to contemplate switching employers?
 

One of the most common labor shortage related complaints I am hearing in multifamily: "We are paying competitive wages but people don't want to work."

If your definition of "competitive" is a comparison between yourself and the property down the street from you, realize that you are replicating a model that consistently falls short of delivering the expected results-they are going through the same pain as you are.

In the current landscape, your...One of the most common labor shortage related complaints I am hearing in multifamily: "We are paying competitive wages but people don't want to work."

If your definition of "competitive" is a comparison between yourself and the property down the street from you, realize that you are replicating a model that consistently falls short of delivering the expected results-they are going through the same pain as you are.

In the current landscape, your competition extends beyond local employers within a 30-35 mile radius. You're also contending with the gig economy and remote employers, amplifying the pool of alternatives for job seekers.
Be aware and adjust accordingly if you want to have a standing chance at attracting good talent.

The jobs you are hiring for are the product you are trying to sell. If you can't sell the product, don't blame it on the customers. Go back to the drawing board and build a better product. Show more

What hiring and firing strategy works best?
 

Let's talk about mobile applications that facilitate maintenance workflows, such as service requests and make ready.
Is your company presently utilizing any of these applications?
If the answer is affirmative, share the name of the app in the comments.