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Four Ways to Attract and Retain Employees During the Great Resignation

by Karl Feldman | Nov 2, 2021
Careers | Human Resources | Organization Culture | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

The Great Resignation trend signals a changing employment dynamic, one in which talent—forced to adjust to a new way of working—is also open to opportunity. Now’s the time to supercharge the team with the top talent available.

Strategies to Reduce the Number of Human Errors and Accidents on Jobsites

by Bryan Christiansen | Oct 26, 2021
Careers | Tools | Training | Workforce

It is critical to recognize that human error does not occur at random; understanding why errors occur, as well as the various factors that contribute to their escalation, can help companies establish more effective control.

Construction Employment News: October 2021

by Construction Executive | Oct 26, 2021
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Here’s a look at employment moves that occurred in the construction industry this month.

How to Address the Four Biggest Staffing Issues In Construction Industry

by Bryan Christiansen | Oct 20, 2021
Careers | Economy | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

The construction sector in the United States is a booming industry that is facing a surge in demand following the global pandemic. Yet, business leaders in this sector have been facing recurring human resource management challenges.

Mitigate the Crisis of Unskilled Construction Workers

by Martin Mick | Oct 19, 2021
Careers | Human Resources | Risk Management | Workforce

Here are 12 risk management best practices to mitigate potentially catastrophic liability to general contractors.

Bolster Diversity and Inclusion by Dispelling Myths About Construction Jobs

by Bruce Orr | Oct 13, 2021
Careers | Diversity | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

To attract a diverse workforce, contractors should focus on the full range of possibilities—not just jobs that involve “swinging a hammer,” but also those in project management, data analytics, digital modeling and other often under-emphasized areas.

Four Questions to Gain Clarity on Leadership Development

by Pamela A. Scott | Oct 13, 2021
Careers | Leadership | Training | Workforce

Asking clear questions elicits clear planning. Clear leadership development planning builds effective leaders, even in the most chaotic of times.

Off-Site Building Demand Increased by Pandemic’s Impact on Construction

by Tim McNew | Oct 12, 2021
Careers | Markets | Training

As variants of COVID-19 continue to impact the country, the pandemic-driven use of off-site construction should continue its upward trajectory.
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