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Three Ways to Identify and Retain Superstar Employees

by Pamela A. Scott | Jan 4, 2021
Careers | Human Resources | Organization Culture | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Superstar construction talent is in high-demand—and it's only expected to get worse as the skilled labor shortage increases. Here’s how construction companies keep superstar employees in 2021 and beyond.

Explore All Aspects of Wellbeing to Create a Culture Where Employees Thrive

by Ali Payne | Dec 15, 2020
Careers | Departments | Leadership | Organization Culture | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

The pandemic has physically, mentally and emotionally challenged employers to think differently about how they care for employees. Taking a critical look at company culture and the resources provided to employees is an important first step to developing thriving employees.

Construction Employment News: December 2020

by Construction Executive | Dec 14, 2020
Careers | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

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

Three Leadership Attributes Every Employee Will Follow

by Randy Goruk | Dec 9, 2020
Careers | Leadership | Organization Culture | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Leaders must possess a variety of attributes, characteristics and qualities to earn the respect and loyalty of their employees. However, for an employee to become a life-long follower, leaders must to develop and refine these three characteristics.

Five Ways Construction Employees Can Deal With Stress and Anxiety

by Adam Jablin | Dec 7, 2020
Careers | Wellness | Workforce

Here are five ways construction workers can better manage stress and anxiety amid COVID-19.

Steps to Attract Young People to the Construction Industry

by Chris Jackson | Dec 1, 2020
Careers | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

The younger generation will advance the construction industry once baby boomers retire. Once young people grasp the construction industry's reality and opportunities, more will venture in and make it an even more-productive sector.

Recruit Gen Z to Fill the Skilled Labor Shortage

by Scott Casabona | Nov 30, 2020
Careers | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

The construction industry will need Gen Z to fill the workforce gap. Luckily, construction checks off many of the requirements this generation is looking for in a career.

Data Shows How Construction Teams Have Adapted to Remote Work

by David Wagner | Nov 27, 2020
Business | Careers | Project Delivery | Project Management

New research into work-from-home trends suggests that in an industry commonly considered behind the times in tech adoption, technology may have played a key role in driving construction work forward.
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