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A Diverse Team Is Better Equipped to Solve Challenges

by Cara Lanigan | May 20, 2020
Careers | Diversity | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

When faced with unique and complex challenges in construction, having different perspectives provided by increased diversity—of experience, background and knowledge—better equips project teams to execute the right solutions.

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.

Keeping Recruitment Efforts Moving During the Time of COVID-19

by Johanna Chryssikos | May 14, 2020
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

This is a time to slow down, focus on hiring efforts, and finally be able to make more informed decisions on the growth and stabilization of workforces. Thinking outside the box may net creative solutions that will serve the construction industry for years to come.

Use a Tiered Approach to Training on Suicide Prevention in the Workplace

by Sally Spencer-Thomas | May 6, 2020
Careers | Human Resources | Organization Culture | Wellness | Workforce

As workplaces start to develop suicide prevention as a health and safety priority, a tiered training program offering skill-building an empowering compassionate connection is key.

Build a Pipeline for Recruiting in Construction

by Nina Cofer | May 6, 2020
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

A candidate pipeline is important, but can only go as far as a company’s recruiting methods. Efficiency and productivity are key for recruiting processes and optimizing efforts are essential for saving on time and resources. With the right tools, contractors can build their candidate pipeline.

Maintain Strong Internal Controls in the Wake of COVID-19

by Daniel Miles, Aprille Bell | Apr 29, 2020
Accounting | Business | Business Development | Finance | Human Resources | Workforce

While the current COVID-19 environment is very challenging, some companies are instituting positive changes that may actually yield a stronger, more-efficient and modern approach to internal controls.

On the Front Lines: How to Communicate With Employees Amid COVID-19

by Melanie Taplett | Apr 29, 2020
Careers | Human Resources | Leadership | Workforce

Communicating during COVID-19 is not easy. Empathic messages from business leaders, partnered with smart messaging practices, will help keep the workforce feeling engaged and informed as the pandemic continues to impact the world.

How Offering Quality Health Care Brings in Quality Applicants and Boosts Retention

by David Berg | Apr 29, 2020
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Here's how construction firms can balance the increasing cost of employee health care while maintaining control and even lowering workers' compensation premiums.
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