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The Future of Construction Depends on High-School Students

by Meredith Love | Oct 31, 2019
Careers | Diversity | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

By partnering with schools and reaching out to students, contractors can capitalize on the next generation of “new-collar workers” who have the technical aptitude and soft skills to lead the construction industry into the future.

Take a Holistic Approach to Address the Skills Gap in Construction

by Liz Scott | Oct 26, 2019
Careers | Diversity | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Construction businesses can attract and nurture talent to help close the current skills gap by offering robust apprenticeship programs, working as an industry to promote construction careers, providing a clear path to growth for current employees and focusing on creating a diverse workforce.

Five Recruiting Strategies for a 21st Century Workforce

by Natalie Pedraza | Oct 25, 2019
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Recruiting the next generation of construction professionals is about general contractors remaining authentic, visible and accessible in the communities in which they are recruiting.

Construction Employment News: October 2019

by Construction Executive | Oct 23, 2019
Careers | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

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

Nonresidential Construction Employment Rises in September, Says ABC

by ABC | Oct 14, 2019
Business Development | Careers | Economy | Human Resources | Markets

The construction industry added 7,000 net new jobs in September, according to an ABC analysis of data released by the BLS. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has expanded by 156,000 jobs, an increase of 2.1%.

Optimize a Workforce With Millennial, Gen X and Baby Boomer Employees

by John Fish | Oct 13, 2019
Careers | Diversity | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Organizations that provide nurturing work environments and training opportunities that allow Gen Xers and Millennials to grow professionally together will thrive and become a force for positive change.

Top Five Soft Skills Necessary for Success in Today’s Construction Market

by Charlie Kimmel | Oct 9, 2019
Careers | Human Resources | Training | Workforce

Contractors put a premium on candidates with degrees in engineering or construction management and an apt for technology. But they should not lose sight of the non-technical skills that are critical to their success.

Increase Employee Engagement During a Digital Transformation

by Robin Fleming | Oct 4, 2019
Careers | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

High levels of worker engagement translate to satisfied customers and a safer work environment. Digital is the means to get a company to its end goal, but the transformation is an enterprise-wide activity, so it needs to think about employees first.
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