TraLaMa
TraLaMa is a platform for tradesmen and employers to connect online. Tradespeople can simply go online and locate work, from a one-day job to full-time employment, and companies can quickly find skilled labor.
About TraLaMa
TraLaMa is focusing on the importance of the trade labor economy. Their online marketplace connects both trade laborers with potential employers and companies in the construction trade with skilled laborers — making it the first online platform catering to the critical and thriving trade market.
Some of TraLaMa’s top members include Buckeye Window Treatments, Deluxe Door Systems, Greenscapes, and more.
Challenges
TraLaMa needs to create an app with businesses in the area looking for full-time or part-time employment, and short-term jobs.
The major problem facing many trade industries — especially the construction trade — is finding trained workers. Jobs are taking longer to complete, and prices for trade work are skyrocketing as businesses cannot hire substantial help. Over 50% of tradespeople say the lack of available labor is stunting their growth, and 68% say they could grow their business if they could find public workers. Additionally, trade workers often find it challenging to find jobs that fit within their schedule, such as short-term labor between more extensive jobs.
Sigma Solve Approach
- TraLaMa allows a trade labor marketplace where skilled trade laborers can find work and businesses can find skilled labor. Businesses can create their profile including skills, work experience, memberships, and certifications.
- TraLaMa’s application is the ideal solution for staffing the trades. Tradespeople can quickly go online and find work — from a one-day job to full-time employment, and employers no longer need to miss deadlines or turn away work due to their inability to find skilled workers.
- Instead, users log into the online application, post or search for jobs, and apply for any that work with their schedule.
App Features
Laborer Features :
- Remember Me
- User Dashboard
- Example Gallery
- License and Insurance
- Profile Picture Editing
Business Features:
- Punch List Items
- Supporting Businesses and Workers
Supporting Businesses And Workers
TraLaMa’s platform is an economic powerhouse as it supports both independent contractors and larger businesses. Tradespeople can find jobs to fill open days between scheduled jobs or those that suddenly open up when jobs are postponed or canceled at the last minute. This versatility allows workers to find the best fit for their schedules, whether that be full-time W2 employment with benefits or a part-time contract gig.
On the other hand, TraLaMa is incredibly beneficial for employers — helping fill in employment shortages for larger jobs or bring on full-time work. TraLaMa is ideal for meeting the constant highs and lows of the workload, by offering help for a day, week, or the entire duration of a project.
Results
- Automation of the manual tasks streamlined the process, making management much easier for the client.
- The client has also been noticing greater sales as the staff members have been freed up and are able to spend more time on marketing activities for the brand.
- TraLaMa’s platform is easy to maneuver. Employers create an account, post what laborers are needed, the start date and duration of the project, and then choose from a large pool of skilled trade workers to assist with the job. Job posts start at only $19. The process is just as simple for job seekers (as well as free). After creating an account, users build out their profile with skill sets and experiences and respond to open posts.
