& CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS
October 2017
BUILDINGTOGETHER
GROWING OUR TEAM RESPONSIBLY
Many of you have probably taken note of increased efforts to expand the Elzinga & Volkers team. Recently, we have been attending recruitment fairs, promoting job openings at safety meetings and even hosted an open house for interested applicants on October 18th. Typically in the winter months contractors slow down, so why are we ramping up our hiring efforts now?
First, the current unemployment rate in Ottawa County is at its lowest rate since 2009, only 2.1%. Driving from Holland to Grand Haven there are no fewer than ten "Now Hiring" signs peppered accross the landscape. Finding the right candidate to fill each of our job openings is a process; not only do we require experience, dedication and skill we also require character that is hungry, humble and smart. Finding the right people to fill our open positions is not a matter of simply placing people where they are an adequate fit, it is instead an intricate puzzle that takes an exact fit. Secondly, our current backlog is such that we do not anticipate any seasonal slow down. With a backlog of numerous renovation projects,
work will continue throughout the winter months. With projects like the Boven Birth Center, Clark on Keller Lake, UMRC Kresge Center and the like, we have the largest backlog of renovation work in our company's history. Finally, we are in a busy market. West Michigan is blessed with a number of quality contractors, both prime and trade who are also looking to grow their staff. In order to recruit the best, we need to ramp up our efforts and put our best foot forward. If we want the best, we need to continue to be the best. All of that being said, do you know somebody who would add value to the Elzinga & Volkers team? If so, we want to meet them! We are in search of field managers, firestopping installers, interiors division laborers and more. For a complete list of the positions we are looking to fill, stop by and talk to Rachel Austin or Brian White. Thank you for all of your continued efforts to make Elzinga & Volkers an outstanding place to work. Our doors are always open if you have a question or recommendation. Thank you,
Mike Novakoski President / CEO
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE GREAT UPCOMING EVENTS!
Zeeland & Holland Christmas Parades Zeeland Magical Christmas Parade Monday, November 27 6:30 PM
Holland Parade of Lights Tuesday, November 28 6:30 PM
We need 3-4 families to volunteer for each of these parades. Volunteers will walk with the Wooden Shoes and pass out candy along the way. To volunteer, e-mail or call Kristen Hauck, kristenh@elzinga-volkers.com or 616.392.2383, ext. 451.
E&V Christmas Party Friday, December 8th Baker Lofts 6:00 pm Room Block Available Double Tree Holland $75.00 for EV Employees