House Building

HR & Reward challenges facing House Builders

We regularly hear from HR teams across the sector, who tell us they face a unique mix of workforce pressures:

1.  Skills shortages and retention

Demand for technical and specialist skills continues to outstrip supply, making it harder to attract and retain talent, and putting pressure on pay and reward decisions. Coupled with a highly mobile workforce, particularly as employees often move between competitors for short-term gains, retention remains a common challenge within the sector.

2. Equality and diversity challenges

Against a traditionally male-dominated backdrop, employers have made great strides in recent years to improve diversity in the sector. However, with work still to be done, HR leaders are under continued pressure to improve representation, create inclusive cultures and demonstrate progress through transparent pay practices.