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Find the Right New Hire by Using a Staffing Agency

In most cases, companies only hire the best fit 50% of the time because they often never test drive the new employee before placing them on their payroll. But a good staffing company can raise that percentage.

Five Objectives for Construction Leaders Before Retirement

There are five critical objectives construction leaders should prepare for five to 10 years before retirement if they want to finish strong and create momentum in the company that will extend for generations.

Build Success With Employee Engagement Across Multiple Departments

Some forward-thinking firms are advocating an integrated approach that involves collaboration among preconstruction, operations, legal and risk management, and marketing departments.

Protect Construction Finances by Controlling Occupational Fraud

by Matthew J. Boland | Apr 1, 2021
Business | Business Development | Business Risk | Human Resources

Establish protection and detection policies to limit exposure and losses by having zero tolerance for fraud. Swindlers will be more hesitant to commit fraud if they are being watched and sufficient controls are in place.

Bad Interviews Can Prevent Contractors From Making Key Hires

For stressed and busy hiring managers, the interview process is one of the responsibilities that suffers. By putting in the effort and treating every interview as a top priority, managers can open up doors to top talent across the market.

Prepare Teams Now for Future Work Changes

Businesses often view professional development as an expense. Contractors should shift their thinking of professional development from a cost to an investment in the organization's ability to survive and even thrive in the future work context.

How to Manage Employees Suffering From Abuse, Addiction and Other Hidden Maladies

Employers should talk to EAPs about helping employees with hidden challenges outside the workplace. Identify local public health and nonprofit agencies and share resources with employees seeking help.

Resignation 101: It’s a One-Way Process, Not a Negotiation

by Jay Dubac | Mar 4, 2021
Careers | Human Resources | Workforce

It’s never easy to resign from a job, especially one where the employee has been very happy. But by being prepared, decisive, firm and gracious, candidates can ensure they make the transition from one job to another as smooth as possible.

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Find the Right New Hire by Using a Staffing Agency

Five Objectives for Construction Leaders Before Retirement

Build Success With Employee Engagement Across Multiple Departments

Protect Construction Finances by Controlling Occupational Fraud

Bad Interviews Can Prevent Contractors From Making Key Hires

Prepare Teams Now for Future Work Changes

How to Manage Employees Suffering From Abuse, Addiction and Other Hidden Maladies

Resignation 101: It’s a One-Way Process, Not a Negotiation

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