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Mentoring Can Provide Contractors With Sustainable Benefits

Companies that invest in formal workplace mentoring programs experience substantial returns on their investment. Mentors and mentees are more engaged and better positioned for advancement. Engagement equals retention, and retention saves time and money.

Meet Derek Hoffine: ABC 2020 Young Professional of the Year Finalist

by Maggie Murphy | Jun 11, 2020
Careers | Workforce | Young Professionals

Hoffine’s accomplishments earned him a spot as one of three finalists for Associated Builders and Contractors’ Young Professional of the Year award.

Meet Jim Ellis: ABC 2020 Young Professional of the Year Finalist

by Maggie Murphy | Jun 11, 2020
Careers | Workforce | Young Professionals

Jim Ellis wears lot of hats for a man who hasn’t even hit the age of 40—and all of these achievements led to him becoming one of three finalists for Associated Builders and Contractors’ Young Professional of the Year award.

Where You Can Lead—Lead

Meet Associated Builders and Contractors' Young Professional of the Year, Brandon Mabile.

How Mentoring Can Help Students Discover the Benefits of a Career in Construction

Mentoring students on the ins-and-outs of the construction industry helps them acquire a better understanding of the roles and responsibilities required for a career in construction.

Six Ways to Find Out if Someone Is the Right Candidate

Here are a few tactics hiring managers should use before, during and after the interview to make sure they’re not just hiring a good candidate—they’re hiring the right one.

Three Ways to Guarantee a Positive Interview Experience for Every Candidate

Whether a new hire results from an interview or not, creating a positive interview experience is important. These simple strategies will help guarantee candidates leave interviews with a positive impression of the company.

Labor Shortages Require Recruitment: Early Outreach Can Have Significant Impacts

The earlier companies can engage students in the industry, the easier it will be to incorporate students into the workforce. Competitive benefits and pay, a strong safety culture and clear opportunities for advancement are all great ways to attract talent.

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Mentoring Can Provide Contractors With Sustainable Benefits

Meet Derek Hoffine: ABC 2020 Young Professional of the Year Finalist

Meet Jim Ellis: ABC 2020 Young Professional of the Year Finalist

Where You Can Lead—Lead

How Mentoring Can Help Students Discover the Benefits of a Career in Construction

Six Ways to Find Out if Someone Is the Right Candidate

Three Ways to Guarantee a Positive Interview Experience for Every Candidate

Labor Shortages Require Recruitment: Early Outreach Can Have Significant Impacts

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