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Allison Walters

President, Workify Staffing

President, Workify Staffing

In this episode, we sit down with Allison Walters, President of Workify Staffing, to discuss her remarkable journey through the construction staffing industry and how workforce strategy, technology, and leadership are reshaping the future of construction.

Allison shares her story of entering a traditionally male-dominated field, building grit on job sites, and eventually founding a modern, data-driven staffing firm. She offers insight into today’s labor shortage, the aging skilled trades workforce, and why early workforce planning, AI, and real-time data are becoming essential tools for contractors and owners alike. The conversation also explores how innovation is improving safety, productivity, and worker experience across the industry.

Episode Highlights

2:06 – 6:15 | Allison’s Career Journey in Construction Staffing

Allison shares how she entered the skilled trades staffing industry as a single mother, navigating job sites as one of the only women in the field and building credibility in a male-dominated environment.

6:16 – 7:12 | How Construction Has Evolved Over the Years

A look at how job sites, leadership, and workplace culture have changed, including increased inclusion, professionalism, and improved HR practices.

7:50 – 10:43 | The Skilled Trades Labor Shortage & Aging Workforce

Allison discusses the retirement cliff facing construction, why the labor shortage is real, and why workforce development must start earlier than ever.

11:31 – 13:29 | Attracting the Next Generation to Construction

A conversation on breaking stereotypes, promoting skilled trades as a viable career path, and how technology is helping engage younger workers.

13:49 – 16:36 | Workforce Strategy & the Role of AI in Staffing

Allison explains how Workify partners with contractors to manage workforce peaks and valleys, leverage AI in recruiting, and streamline credentialing and compliance.

16:36 – 19:28 | Technology, Safety, and Productivity on Job Sites

Discussion on how AI, data, and real-time workforce analytics are improving safety outcomes, productivity, and decision-making.

19:41 – 22:11 | The Future of Construction: Robotics, Prefab & Innovation

Allison shares what excites her most about the future of construction, including robotics, prefabrication, and smarter safety solutions.

22:40 – 27:30 | Workforce Mobility, Job Security & Industry Opportunity

The benefits of skilled trades careers, workforce mobility, earning potential, and why construction offers long-term job security.

27:50 – 28:17 | Final Thoughts on the Future of Staffing

Allison reflects on the importance of combining authentic relationships, proven experience, and cutting-edge technology to define the next generation of construction staffing.

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