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Use a Tiered Approach to Training on Suicide Prevention in the Workplace

by Sally Spencer-Thomas | May 6, 2020
Careers | Human Resources | Organization Culture | Wellness | Workforce

As workplaces start to develop suicide prevention as a health and safety priority, a tiered training program offering skill-building an empowering compassionate connection is key.

Build a Pipeline for Recruiting in Construction

by Nina Cofer | May 6, 2020
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

A candidate pipeline is important, but can only go as far as a company’s recruiting methods. Efficiency and productivity are key for recruiting processes and optimizing efforts are essential for saving on time and resources. With the right tools, contractors can build their candidate pipeline.

How Offering Quality Health Care Brings in Quality Applicants and Boosts Retention

by David Berg | Apr 29, 2020
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Here's how construction firms can balance the increasing cost of employee health care while maintaining control and even lowering workers' compensation premiums.

Why Smart Business Succession Planning Starts With a Good Personal Plan

by Shane Brown, Dawn Jinsky | Apr 29, 2020
Business | Business Development | Careers | Human Resources | Leadership

Owners often do not put enough thought into balancing their personal financial needs with their goals for handing over control of the company. Here are tips for a smooth transition.

On the Front Lines: How to Communicate With Employees Amid COVID-19

by Melanie Taplett | Apr 29, 2020
Careers | Human Resources | Leadership | Workforce

Communicating during COVID-19 is not easy. Empathic messages from business leaders, partnered with smart messaging practices, will help keep the workforce feeling engaged and informed as the pandemic continues to impact the world.

The ROI in Formal Mentoring Programs in the Construction Industry

by Julie Silard Kantor | Apr 22, 2020
Careers | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Launching a formal mentoring program can help contractors attract and retain employees. Although there are plenty of internships and apprenticeships sponsored by schools and industry groups, mentorship provides the opportunity groom workers for a job.

Construction Employment News: April 2020

by Jessica Porter | Apr 22, 2020
Careers | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

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

Marketing Strategies to Improve Recruitment Efforts

by Brian Gallagher | Apr 15, 2020
Business Development | Careers | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Work in construction offers the classic American story: someone can start on the ground floor and work their way into a highly technical profession. The challenge is connecting job seekers to those opportunities. How can companies go about building a talent pipeline?
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