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Five Tips for Managing Telecommuting Employees During the COVID-19 Pandemic

by Nicholas M. Reiter | Mar 24, 2020
Business | Departments | Human Resources | Productivity

Telecommuting is on the rise as the country copes with COVID-19. Mandatory telecommuting may lower the risk of community spread, but it also presents new challenges for managing employees.

A Perfect Storm: Young Hispanic Workers at Small Construction Firms at More Risk

Young Hispanic immigrants working for small construction firms are at serious risk for adverse, work-related health outcomes according to the American Society of Safety Engineers and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.

Families First Coronavirus Response Act Signed

by Jeff Agranoff | Mar 18, 2020
Human Resources | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Taxes

President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act shortly after it passed through the Senate on March 18. The legislation, which goes into effect 15 days after enactment, includes several exemptions and tax credits.

Hiring Tools that Go Beyond the Resume

The temptation may exist to hire quickly, especially when up against a tight deadline to complete a project. Taking a strategic pause to streamline the hiring process, integrating technology when appropriate, will help any organization confidently engage in the war for great talent.

Leverage Strategic Planning to Ensure Your Workforce Thrives in 2020

Leveraging a strategic plan that accounts for the workforce is a starting point for leaders invested their team’s potential and ability to thrive.

Foster Professional and Personal Growth Through Company Culture to Increase Retention

Skilled construction employees who are motivated team players want to ensure the next move they make is to a construction company with a culture that focuses on growth.

Lessons from the NFL Draft: Recruit for Talent, Not Need

Contractors should find a place on their teams for exceptional candidates who can add value and strengthen the company culture. That way, when the market corrects, companies won’t have to worry about need—they’ll be fully stocked with talent.

Construction Employment News: February 2020

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

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Five Tips for Managing Telecommuting Employees During the COVID-19 Pandemic

A Perfect Storm: Young Hispanic Workers at Small Construction Firms at More Risk

Families First Coronavirus Response Act Signed

Hiring Tools that Go Beyond the Resume

Leverage Strategic Planning to Ensure Your Workforce Thrives in 2020

Foster Professional and Personal Growth Through Company Culture to Increase Retention

Lessons from the NFL Draft: Recruit for Talent, Not Need

Construction Employment News: February 2020

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