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Develop Loyal and Hardworking Employees by Creating a Great Workplace Culture

by Alyssa Kwasny | Feb 4, 2019
Careers | Organization Culture | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

When on the quest to create or nurture a great work environment, it is essential to empower employees, be respectful, lead by example and move forward with purpose. Happy and healthy employees are loyal and exceptional ambassadors of a company’s brand.

Building Employee Engagement Raises Creativity and Productivity

by Laurie Richards | Jan 31, 2019
Business Development | Careers | Human Resources | Organization Culture | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Surveys show solid evidence linking employee engagement to performance, with some suggesting it is the strongest factor in customer service, creativity and productivity.

Construction and Manufacturing Report Top Job Gains in BLS Report

by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | Jan 28, 2019
Careers | Economy | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 312,000 in December and the unemployment rate rose to 3.9 percent. Construction and manufacturing were responsible for the top job gains, in addition to healthcare, food services and retail trade.

Predictions for the Skilled Craft Labor Shortage

by Jonathan Head | Jan 24, 2019
Careers | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

The labor shortage has been around for a long time. Contractors haven’t solved the problem, but many industry stakeholders are taking some positive steps.

Construction Union Membership Declined to 12.8 Percent in 2018

by Joanna Masterson | Jan 23, 2019
Careers | Workforce

The share of union members in construction decreased from 14% in 2017 to 12.8 in 2018.

Construction Employment News: January 2019

by Construction Executive | Jan 21, 2019
Careers | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

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

Create a Holistic Construction Worker Wellness Program

by Chris L'Ecluse | Jan 17, 2019
Careers | Training | Wellness | Workforce

To make a meaningful difference, owners and managers must create a holistic safety plan and overall culture of safety that includes construction worker wellness through physiologically and anatomy-related training.

Construction Employment Rises to Close Out 2018, Says ABC

by ABC | Jan 16, 2019
Careers | Economy | Markets | Recruitment | Retention

Construction employment expanded by 38,000 net new jobs in December. Across the industry, employment is up by 280,000 year-over-year, an increase of 4 percent.
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