Constructing Success: Attracting & Retaining Top Talent in Construction 4/8 NV

by Jessica Gillette | Feb 25, 2025

CONSTRUCTING SUCCESS: ATTRACTING & RETAINING TOP TALENT IN CONSTRUCTION
Tuesday, April 8, 2025  |  9:00AM – 12:00PM
Join us for a comprehensive session on hiring and retaining employees in the construction industry. This event will feature Steve Daves, a leader in construction, discussing the importance of company value propositions. HR experts Jill Alarcon (Vybrant HR) and Stephanie Rowzie (TalentRemedy) will share their expertise on effective hiring and retention practices. Attendees will gain insights into enhanced recruitment strategies, building a strong company culture, effective onboarding practices, attracting the next generation of employees, and running successful job fairs and internships. The event will conclude with lunch and a Q&A session, providing an opportunity to engage with the speakers and ask questions.

Key Takeaways
1. Company’s Value Proposition: The importance of value propositions in companies and how branding can attract top talent.
2. Hiring: Effective onboarding processes and selecting the right candidates. This segment will cover the tools and strategies companies use to recruit, including college recruiting services and social media.
3 Retention: Strategies for keeping employees happy and engaged at the office. Topics will include management practices, performance reviews, and goal-setting to ensure long-term employee satisfaction.

Lunch provided. Online registration will close at 12PM on April 7, 2025.

SPEAKERS
Jill Alarcon, SPHR, Vybrant HR
Jill Alarcon is a seasoned HR Executive with a proven track record of driving employee engagement, peak performance, and organizational growth. With expertise spanning multiple industries, she’s a strategic leader skilled in change management, total rewards, and regulatory compliance. A 2020 Ragan Top Women in HR Awards honoree, Ms. Alarcon is dedicated to fostering a positive organizational culture and ensuring employee and client satisfaction.

Stephanie Rowzie, TalentRemedy
Stephanie Rowzie is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner of TalentRemedy. Founded in 2012 TalentRemedy provides direct hire hourly recruiting solutions to their clients.   Stephanie has over 30 years of industry experience in recruiting and talent acquisition in the metro DC area and nationwide. She has the expertise, talent and drive to help her clients grow their most important asset, their work-force. Stephanie has held leadership roles within leading RPO, contingency and direct placement recruiting firms. Her vast experience includes support in the government contracting, commercial and non-profit verticals.

Steve Daves, Dimensional Consulting Co.
Mr. Daves is a seasoned construction executive with 35+ years of experience in the Metro DC area. Formerly with R.W. Murray Co., he drove growth and excellence, leading to a 300% revenue increase and consistently high customer satisfaction ratings. Now, as founder of Dimensional Consulting Co., he leverages his expertise to support clients. Mr. Daves holds a BS in Building Construction from Virginia Tech and has received numerous industry awards and honors for his leadership and contributions.

LOCATION
ABC-VA Northern VA Training Facility
42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles, VA 20166

COST
Member – $45
Non-Member – $75

SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY
Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance.

Questions?
Contact Erin Stamer