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Classify Workers Properly to Avoid Expensive Penalties

by Martin C. McCarthy | Apr 19, 2022
Business | Careers | Finance | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention

It could be costly if authorities find workers are improperly classified without reasonable cause.

Enhance Worker Safety With Wearables and Internet of Things

by Allen Abrahamsen | Apr 12, 2022
Careers | PPE | Safety | Technology | Training | Wearables | Workforce

Tech tools and risk management programs can help deliver a compelling ROI on a company’s safety program.

Using Construction Technology to Attract Younger Workers

by Brian Poage | Apr 12, 2022
Careers | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Companies that use technology are far more likely to attract and retain qualified young workers.

Construction Must Evolve to Address the Labor Shortage

by Matt Daly | Apr 8, 2022
Careers | Economy | Project Management | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

While workers all over the country consider career changes, they should look at construction.

Protect Construction Workers From Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

by Tim Turney | Apr 5, 2022
Careers | Risk Management | Workforce

Any sound over 85 decibels can pose a permanent risk to worker health without adequate control measures.

How Lucrative Are the Skilled Trades, Really?

by Construction Executive | Apr 4, 2022
Careers | Economy | Workforce

Which contracting jobs make the best careers? See the results in this report.

Screen Time

by Alla Schay | Apr 1, 2022
Careers | Departments | OSHA | Safety | Workforce

Background checks aren’t just important to your hiring process. They’re also a key component of a safety-focused culture.

Get to Know Jessica Voss, Senior Project Manager, Breeden Construction

by Rachel E. Pelovitz | Apr 1, 2022
Careers | Culture | People | Workforce

Senior Project Manager Jessica Voss spills on her construction industry hero, overcoming career challenges and why Taylor Swift will stand the test of time.
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