Workforce
Improve Employee Recruitment and Retention With the Right Technology
The construction economy is still booming and the biggest challenge for construction companies continues to be sourcing skilled trade workers. Technology can help facilitate a more efficient and more fruitful hiring process.
By Peter Maglathlin
September 8, 2019
Topics
Workforce
by Peter Maglathlin
Peter Maglathlin is the co-founder and CFO of Trade Hounds, which created an app and social network that connects construction, trade workers and builders all over the United States, providing them an online forum to find job opportunities, and share their work and life experiences.
Related stories
Workforce
Building an Entrepreneur: How a Construction Company Owner Founded a Franchise Business
By Grace Calengor
This is how Brian Robinson went from the Great Recession to owning his own construction company and building three great franchise locations.
Workforce
Why Clear Career Paths Are a Strategic Advantage for Construction Company Retention
By Nanette Miner Ed.D.
Cross-training is not just for college athletes. It is also imperative for project managers looking to get ahead or for construction companies looking to boost retention.
Workforce
Grand Slam: Phillies Partner With NEST to Address Skilled-Labor Shortage
By Jordan LeGras
The Philadelphia Phillies and South Jersey-based facilities management firm NEST are stepping up to the plate to tackle labor shortages in the trades and bringing skilled trades education directly to the next generation in a major-league way.