One of the pillars of Gilbane’s Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) commitment is to enhance workforce diversity through recruitment and retention. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) have been instrumental in partnering with Talent Acquisition to help drive this commitment through knowledge-sharing and by representing Gilbane at various recruiting events. Most recently, Gilbane’s Hispanic ERG, HOL@, partnered with Talent Acquisition to attend the SHPE National Convention in Orlando, FL. Gilbane hosted a career booth to connect with potential candidates face-to-face. Ten Gilbane employees from across the country joined together with the single goal of recruiting some of the industry’s brightest candidates to fill open positions at Gilbane.
Gilbane’s Hispanic ERG, HOL@, partnered with the Talent Acquisition team to plan out our attendance at the convention, which involved reviewing hundreds of resumes, scheduling virtual interviews, and scheduling onsite/in-person interviews at the convention itself. As a result, over 30 highly motivated candidates were interviewed, and the team had the opportunity to connect with over 300 interested students and professionals through the Gilbane career booth. The Gilbane team left the convention feeling inspired and energized because of the drive and motivation displayed by the next generation of builders. Having the opportunity to recommend diverse candidates for hire across different business units showed the team just how valuable it was to attend the SHPE Convention. In addition to meeting new people, the Gilbane team members had the opportunity to connect and spend time with one another: the team hosted a welcome dinner and enjoyed a session of Top Golf. These gatherings remind us how special our Gilbane employees are, and how we can all come together for one purpose, regardless of our functions and geographical locations – One Family, Una Familia.
