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Mentoring Can Provide Contractors With Sustainable Benefits

by Julie Silard Kantor | Jun 14, 2020
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Companies that invest in formal workplace mentoring programs experience substantial returns on their investment. Mentors and mentees are more engaged and better positioned for advancement. Engagement equals retention, and retention saves time and money.

Are Unpaid Internships the Answer During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

by Curtis Moore | Jun 10, 2020
Human Resources | Law | Legal and Regulatory

Internships are a key component to educating and training the industry’s future workforce. However, contractors must first consider Fair Labor Standards Act or state-equivalent wage-and-hour laws.

Six Ways to Find Out if Someone Is the Right Candidate

by Kristen Ripmaster | Jun 9, 2020
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Here are a few tactics hiring managers should use before, during and after the interview to make sure they’re not just hiring a good candidate—they’re hiring the right one.

Three Ways to Guarantee a Positive Interview Experience for Every Candidate

by Bill Wolfe | Jun 3, 2020
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Whether a new hire results from an interview or not, creating a positive interview experience is important. These simple strategies will help guarantee candidates leave interviews with a positive impression of the company.

Labor Shortages Require Recruitment: Early Outreach Can Have Significant Impacts

by Doug Morrison | Jun 2, 2020
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

The earlier companies can engage students in the industry, the easier it will be to incorporate students into the workforce. Competitive benefits and pay, a strong safety culture and clear opportunities for advancement are all great ways to attract talent.

How Soon Will the Leadership Gap Impact Construction Businesses?

by Pamela A. Scott | May 28, 2020
Business Development | Careers | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Staff development is critical to running a successful business. How well a contractor prepares the next generation impacts the next decade or more of bottom line results for the business.

Construction Employment News: May 2020

by Construction Executive | May 28, 2020
Careers | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

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

Create an In-House Training Program to Prepare for the Future

by Wade Leipold | May 20, 2020
Careers | Human Resources | Training | Workforce

Companies can no longer sit back and expect employees with the right training to come to them; they need to take control by analyzing the specific needs of their organization and customers.
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