Construction Employment News: August 2021
Here’s a look at employment moves that occurred in the construction industry this month.
Recruiting Women Can Solve the Skilled Workforce Shortage
With workers in high demand, now is the time for more women to join the industry. A recent survey found nearly eight in 10 women in construction love their jobs. Despite these findings, only 10.9% of construction employees are women.
Creating a Sense of Urgency Is Beneficial During the Hiring Process
Employers and job-seekers are still learning how to navigate this new normal. Fortunately, many contractors are finding success with the simple strategy of creating a sense of urgency throughout the hiring process.
Now Is the Time for More Women to Break Ground in Construction
As construction companies recruit more women who bring new skill sets into the field, now is the time for the industry to take notice and for women to take charge. Here are five areas that can help narrow the gender gap in construction.
Get to Know Jamie Vanek, Vice President, Turner Strategic Technologies
Jamie Vanek Vice President Turner Strategic Technologies Norfolk, Virginia What qualities make a woman in construction successful? Clear communication and grit are essential to make it in this industry. Women have to work harder to [...]
FLSA Provisions Provide Guidance of Construction Employee Classification on Jobsites
Construction executives should familiarize themselves with the factors courts take into consideration when determining whether a particular group of workers could be considered employees of their company for FLSA purposes.
Three Strategies to Prepare the Construction Workforce for 21st-Century Jobs
Now more than ever, construction firms need to train their workers in the latest technology, rules and regulations
Employee Empowerment Versus Happiness: How the Right Tools Can Help Contractors Succeed
Employee happiness is not always in management’s control, but employee empowerment is a clear path to greater job satisfaction and more meaningful team interaction.
