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Florida Ranks First on Merit Shop Scorecard; Illinois Remains Last

by Joanna Masterson | Dec 5, 2018
Careers | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Total Human Health | Training

Florida jumped to first place on ABC's 2018 Merit Shop Scorecard; Michigan saw the biggest improvement in its ranking; and California and Illinois were at the bottom.

Three Education Commitments to Help Bridge the Skills Gap

by Eric Luftig | Dec 4, 2018
Business Development | Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Because of the skills gap, it’s more important than ever to elevate training efforts to support today’s workforce and plant seeds for the future through development and exposure for the next generation.

How Veterans Can Help Build a Stronger Construction Workforce

by Josh Billingsley | Nov 29, 2018
Careers | Diversity | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Employers are increasingly looking for veterans to fill available positions in their companies, understanding that working in the military provides access to unique training that is not typically available in the private sector.

Construction Employment News: November 2018

by Construction Executive | Nov 26, 2018
Careers | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

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

Hiring Strategies for a Candidate-tight Construction Labor Market

by Debra Holden | Nov 13, 2018
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Top candidates are in high demand and once these candidates make their decision to look for a new position, they will have multiple options. Whatever contractors can do now to adapt to this new candidate-tight market will contribute to their success in the future.

Skilled Trades to Remain Necessary With Increase of Automation

by Kevin Clary | Nov 8, 2018
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Skilled trades might be one of the most secure jobs on the market. Automation will continue to change lives, but it will be the mindfulness and specialization of humans that helps this technology reach its full potential.

Four Ways to Beat the Skilled Worker Shortage

by Chris Lennon | Nov 5, 2018
Careers | Organization Culture | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Fighting the worker shortage in construction is proving difficult for employers across the country. By making the positive changes needed to help their businesses stand out, contractors will be positioning themselves for success in years to come.

Skilled Wage Growth to Accelerate in 2019 and 2020

by Joanna Masterson | Nov 5, 2018
Careers | Training | Workforce

IHS Markit reports construction industry wages, which averaged 3.2 percent growth in 2018, will continue to move closer to the 4 percent growth mark in the next three years.
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