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Focus on the Employee Experience to Beat the Talent Shortage

Companies that focus on retention by investing in optimizing their current talent, working to improve employee experience and only hiring when necessary are much more competitive in the war on talent.

Help Employees Develop Skills Necessary for Succession Planning

How can owners make their companies as strong, or stronger, without them in it? Achieving that goal may require looking for external help to identify the gaps in the talent make-up and investing substantially in improving skills.

Construction Employment News: July 2019

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

May Construction Unemployment Rates Down in 46 States Year-Over-Year, Says ABC

In May, estimated not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rates fell nationally and in 46 states on a year-over-year basis. Three states (Michigan, South Dakota and Vermont) had no change, while only Hawaii increased, rising from 5% in May 2018 to 5.2% in the most recent report.

Keep Employees Happy and Safe on the Jobsite With Innovative Technology

by Cristi Waterson | Jul 13, 2019
Careers | Organization Culture | Workforce

Today's technological innovations allow workers to enjoy some of the safest worksites in history. Here are a few of those innovations.

Steps for a Successful First Week in a New Job

Success in any role requires working hard and communicating effectively every day, but the first week in a new job is a great time to establish good routines and build strong working relationships.

How Emotional Intelligence Can Transform Construction’s Hypermasculine Culture

Many workers in construction have the typical emotional profile that is a recipe for disaster when it comes to suicide and poor mental health. Here are a few techniques to improve workplace wellness.

A How-To Guide for Recruiting Millennials to Construction

Construction companies are more than builders; they are developers of people. They should keep evolving their recruiting approach, so as the industry continues to change they are prepared.

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Focus on the Employee Experience to Beat the Talent Shortage

Help Employees Develop Skills Necessary for Succession Planning

Construction Employment News: July 2019

May Construction Unemployment Rates Down in 46 States Year-Over-Year, Says ABC

Keep Employees Happy and Safe on the Jobsite With Innovative Technology

Steps for a Successful First Week in a New Job

How Emotional Intelligence Can Transform Construction’s Hypermasculine Culture

A How-To Guide for Recruiting Millennials to Construction

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