Eiffage is one of Europe’s leading construction and public works companies. With a strong presence across the regions, the Group has a bold ambition: to actively contribute to building a more resource-efficient and sustainable Europe that is energy- and industrially-independent. With great passion, the 76,300 employees support their clients on a daily basis in the ecological and digital transition.
A growing demand for labor, yet a shortage of workers
One of the most significant challenges facing our client is the shortage of qualified candidates in the construction industry, particularly for formwork carpenters and masons. To attract new talent and address this skills shortage, Eiffage turned to Bonanza.The main objective was to launch impactful recruitment campaigns on social media, leveraging the full potential of Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok, and Instagram to reach hard-to-find and passive candidates, while enhancing Eiffage’s employer brand.Two campaigns were conducted, in 2022 and 2023, to source formwork carpenters and masons (M/F) throughout France.
A campaign with immediate impact
Thanks to visuals that showcased the group, the ads launched on Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok, and Instagram reached and raised awareness among no fewer than 2.48 million potential talents.
The campaign generated 22,600 unique clicks, highlighting the appeal of the opportunities offered by Eiffage. Among these interactions, we succeeded in attracting the interest of 2,129 candidates who took the plunge and applied for formwork and masonry positions throughout France.
However, it is not just the volume of applications generated that highlights the campaign’s success. At the heart of our strategy is the careful pre-screening of candidates, which resulted in 448 profiles that perfectly matched the requirements—namely, prior experience in the same position and the necessary degrees. This group of pre-screened candidates demonstrated genuine commitment by successfully completing the initial stages of the recruitment process.
Thanks to our innovative approach, we have succeeded in turning the challenge of labor shortages into an opportunity, attracting qualified and motivated candidates to join the demanding construction industry.
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