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The Future of Construction Depends on High-School Students

by Meredith Love | Oct 31, 2019
Careers | Diversity | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

By partnering with schools and reaching out to students, contractors can capitalize on the next generation of “new-collar workers” who have the technical aptitude and soft skills to lead the construction industry into the future.

Take a Holistic Approach to Address the Skills Gap in Construction

by Liz Scott | Oct 26, 2019
Careers | Diversity | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Construction businesses can attract and nurture talent to help close the current skills gap by offering robust apprenticeship programs, working as an industry to promote construction careers, providing a clear path to growth for current employees and focusing on creating a diverse workforce.

Optimize a Workforce With Millennial, Gen X and Baby Boomer Employees

by John Fish | Oct 13, 2019
Careers | Diversity | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Organizations that provide nurturing work environments and training opportunities that allow Gen Xers and Millennials to grow professionally together will thrive and become a force for positive change.

Avoid Concentrations to Maintain a Diverse, Successful Construction Company

by Robert Mercado, Christopher Sisk | Oct 10, 2019
Business Development | Diversity | Markets

To mitigate risk, it is vital that contractors diversify where possible and actively manage potential concentration issues.

Employee Burnout: A Workplace Safety Hazard?

by Chantell Foley, Todd Logsdon | Oct 6, 2019
Culture | Organization Culture | OSHA | Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness

To prevent employee burnout, watch for warning signs such as trouble concentrating, fatigue, low morale, anxiety, irritability, alcohol or drug use, workplace incidents and violence.

What is one mistake, made early in your career, from which you have learned?

by Construction Executive | Oct 2, 2019
Careers | Culture | Leadership | Workforce

Three industry professionals share how they learned from early career mistakes.

Helping Their Own: Florida Foundation Supports Workers in Need

by Maggie Murphy | Oct 1, 2019
Community | Culture

Members of Associated Builders and Contractors’ Florida East Coast Chapter give back to their communities in enormous ways.

Juggling Generations: How to Manage a Diverse Workforce in 2019

by Greg Barnett | Sep 30, 2019
Careers | Diversity | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

With such a diverse pool of eligible workers changing the landscape of the industry, multi-generational workforce dynamics have become a prominent factor in the day-to-day work life of construction employees.
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