Skilled Trades Workforce Insights and Resources

We’ve learned a lot serving the construction and energy industries for more than three decades. Now, we’re happy to share these real-world insights and skilled trades trends via articles, infographics, case studies, videos and more.

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Construction and Skilled Labor Quarterly Report

2025 has brought an evolving situation not only for construction but the entire economy. But we’ve highlighted a few areas of focus for construction businesses to consider.

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BuildUp by PRST [Info Sheet]

Finding the perfect tradespeople for your projects can be difficult, time-consuming and expensive. But it doesn’t have to be this way. That's where PRST comes in.

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TrueBlue and OMNIA Partners Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Smart Workforce Solutions

TrueBlue is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with OMNIA Partners, a leading group purchasing organization (GPO) to help businesses across the private sector source more efficient workforce solutions.

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Workforce Planning Tips for Your Busy Season

During your busy season, your construction company likely needs more workers to help meet deadlines. Here are a few construction staffing tips for successful workforce planning.

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How Supplemental Staffing Helps Your Business Stay Agile During Economic Uncertainty

In today’s market, contractors must contend with economic uncertainty on top of the ongoing skilled worker shortage. Here are three ways a core employee staffing model can help.

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PeopleReady Skilled Trades Announces Strategic Partnership with Independent Electrical Contractors to Combat Labor Shortage

PeopleReady Skilled Trades (PRST) is proud to be named the Official Professional Staffing and Labor Provider for Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC). This partnership helps meet the growing demand for skilled electrical workers while supporting long-term workforce development across the industry.

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5 Reasons to Partner With a Construction Staffing Expert

Finding construction workers has never been harder, but the right staffing partner can make all the difference. We have five advantages to consider — plus things to look for in a partner.

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Looking for Skilled Pipefitters? [Info Sheet]

Businesses like yours depend on experienced fitters to plan and install large-scale piping systems for a variety of commercial and industrial projects. At PRST, we know just how challenging it can be to find the qualified fitters you need. That’s where we come in.

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Looking for Skilled Electricians? [Info Sheet]

As the demand for skilled electricians climbs, businesses like yours need a staffing partner they can call on to help them staff or supplement their workforce. PRST has you covered.

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Looking for Skilled Carpenters? [Info Sheet]

As the demand for skilled carpenters climbs, businesses like yours need a staffing partner they can call on to help them staff or supplement their workforce. PRST has you covered.

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Why You Shouldn’t Loosen Hiring Requirements for Tradespeople

Before you consider relaxing hiring criteria to shorten the time-to-hire, take a look at some of the possible risks and alternative strategies.

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Disaster Recovery and Rebuilding [Info Sheet]

When disaster strikes we're ready to help you rebuild. PRST provides skilled tradespeople and laborers to strengthen your crew or build an entire workforce—when it matters most.

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Data Centers and Technology Infrastructure [Info Sheet]

Businesses like yours need a staffing partner who can quickly provide skilled tradespeople to keep projects on time, on budget, and built to last. At PRST, we understand the challenge of finding qualified talent—that's where we come in.

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5 Ways to Find Construction Workers in 2025

Looking for help keeping your projects fully staffed throughout 2025? PeopleReady Skilled Trades shares five tips to help guide your recruiting strategy in the year ahead.

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Hire Tradespeople With These Soft Skills to Strengthen Your Workforce

Recruiting workers with five essential qualities can boost productivity and retention while helping you build a stronger team.

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PeopleReady Skilled Trades is a specialized division of PeopleReady, a TrueBlue company (NYSE: TBI). Since 1987, we have connected tradespeople and work across a wide range of trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding, solar installations and more. Whether you need a single tradesperson or require a coordinated effort to dispatch skilled workers across multiple projects, we ensure you have the right people with the right tools, on-site and on time.