In-Demand Construction Craft Workers Gain Signing Bonuses

Jan 6 '19 | By Ray

ENR - Recruitment bonuses are no longer solely the domain of executive and professional-level positions at construction firms. As field labor shortages become more pronounced across the U.S., cash incentives are increasingly being used to lure experienced craftworkers as well.

“Signing bonuses are not new, but they are becoming more prevalent,” says Jeff Robinson, president of compensation consulting firm PAS Inc. Unlike the common practice of providing what he calls “mobilization pay” to compensate for relocation costs, contractors now are offering one-time bonuses ranging from a few hundred dollars to upwards of $1,500 per worker.

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