In the past, construction employers have had tremendous advantages compared to construction employees. That’s one of the reasons construction unions started and have continued. Since the skills needed for all levels of construction work are difficult to test and clarify, highly competent employees contemplating job changes struggle with how to convince potential employers of their sterling skill set.  So many excellent construction employees continue to work for the same firm, even when not treated well.

Now I’m a free market fan, believing that the world’s better off if we can all concentrate on doing what we do best. Yet I don’t like the bumpy playing field that gives construction employers too much power in the employment negotiation. So, when I found this Glassdoor.com website, I was intrigued. Launched in 2008, the site provides info on 120,000 companies worldwide. Employees and former employees can anonymously share their perceptions of the company, salary levels and even oddball interview questions.

For example, I looked up Kinsley Construction in York, PA and saw an interesting review. To make this site really work, though, more folks in construction need to join and submit reviews. It’s free and anonymous and only takes a few minutes. I challenge you to check it out, rate your current and past employers. Strike a blow for employee power in the construction world.