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How Soon Will the Leadership Gap Impact Construction Businesses?

Staff development is critical to running a successful business. How well a contractor prepares the next generation impacts the next decade or more of bottom line results for the business.

Construction Employment News: May 2020

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

Create an In-House Training Program to Prepare for the Future

by Wade Leipold | May 20, 2020
Careers | Human Resources | Training | Workforce

Companies can no longer sit back and expect employees with the right training to come to them; they need to take control by analyzing the specific needs of their organization and customers.

A Diverse Team Is Better Equipped to Solve Challenges

When faced with unique and complex challenges in construction, having different perspectives provided by increased diversity—of experience, background and knowledge—better equips project teams to execute the right solutions.

Keeping Recruitment Efforts Moving During the Time of COVID-19

This is a time to slow down, focus on hiring efforts, and finally be able to make more informed decisions on the growth and stabilization of workforces. Thinking outside the box may net creative solutions that will serve the construction industry for years to come.

The Skilled Labor Shortage: Implications for Construction Businesses

The current labor shortage has far-reaching implications for worker safety and construction quality, which could adversely impact a company’s bottom line if investments are not made to address the issue.

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

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

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.

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How Soon Will the Leadership Gap Impact Construction Businesses?

Construction Employment News: May 2020

Create an In-House Training Program to Prepare for the Future

A Diverse Team Is Better Equipped to Solve Challenges

Keeping Recruitment Efforts Moving During the Time of COVID-19

The Skilled Labor Shortage: Implications for Construction Businesses

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

Build a Pipeline for Recruiting in Construction

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