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Workforce Challenges Continue to Impact Construction Industry

by U.S. Chamber of Commerce, USG Corporation | Aug 6, 2018
Careers | Economy | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Findings from a recent report show four straight quarters with more than 90 percent of contractors concerned over labor shortages. Concerns increased quarter-over-quarter, with 47 percent of respondents expecting problems finding skilled workers to worsen in the next six months.

Six Ways to Find New Employees Without Posting a Job

by Ryan Englin | Aug 2, 2018
Careers | Human Resources | Organization Culture | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

While a lack of active job seekers exists in the construction industry, passive job seekers can solve a company's labor shortage problem. Here are six ways to attract them.

Three Ways to Find Skilled Talent as Hiring Heats Up

by Chris Layden | Jul 30, 2018
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

High talent shortages, low unemployment and increasing demand for hard and soft skills are the reality for U.S. employers. New solutions are needed to address the big talent problem. Here are three practical steps employers can take business as hiring heats up this summer.

Construction Employment News: July 2018

by Construction Executive | Jul 24, 2018
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

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

How to Support Breastfeeding Moms in Construction

by Jennifer Jordan | Jul 17, 2018
Careers | Diversity | Human Resources | Training | Wellness | Workforce

As the amount and importance of women in the construction workforce continues to grow, a proactive plan addressing breastfeeding moms’ needs will put a company in a favorable position to not only attract, but also retain top talent.

Industry Groups Collaborate on Real Estate Career Resource

by Joanna Masterson | Jul 13, 2018
Careers | Training | Workforce

Twenty-nine real estate-related associations, including Associated Builders and Contractors, teamed up to launch a new website, CareersBuildingCommunities.org, that highlights the variety of career paths across all sectors of the real estate industry.

Jobsite Safety, Workforce Shortage Drive Innovation in Machine Automation

by Scott Crozier | Jul 12, 2018
Careers | Productivity | Technology

When it comes to machine automation, the construction industry is poised to be a hotbed of innovation as it moves toward full autonomy, which includes machine control, constructible models, IAVs and AR.

Seven Tips to Write a Great Construction Résumé

by Grace Carter | Jul 9, 2018
Careers | Human Resources | Training | Workforce

Plenty of talented construction workers don’t get the job they’re after. It’s not because they lack education, skills or experience, but because they don’t know how to present these assets on a résumé.
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