Construction Employment News: October 2019
Here’s a look at employment moves that occurred in the construction industry this month.
Nonresidential Construction Employment Rises in September, Says ABC
The construction industry added 7,000 net new jobs in September, according to an ABC analysis of data released by the BLS. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has expanded by 156,000 jobs, an increase of 2.1%.
Optimize a Workforce With Millennial, Gen X and Baby Boomer Employees
Organizations that provide nurturing work environments and training opportunities that allow Gen Xers and Millennials to grow professionally together will thrive and become a force for positive change.
Top Five Soft Skills Necessary for Success in Today’s Construction Market
Contractors put a premium on candidates with degrees in engineering or construction management and an apt for technology. But they should not lose sight of the non-technical skills that are critical to their success.
Increase Employee Engagement During a Digital Transformation
High levels of worker engagement translate to satisfied customers and a safer work environment. Digital is the means to get a company to its end goal, but the transformation is an enterprise-wide activity, so it needs to think about employees first.
Juggling Generations: How to Manage a Diverse Workforce in 2019
With such a diverse pool of eligible workers changing the landscape of the industry, multi-generational workforce dynamics have become a prominent factor in the day-to-day work life of construction employees.
Why Company Leaders Should Be Connecting With Every Employee
Employees will be more engaged and loyal if managers build personal rapport with everyone at every level.
Two Techniques to Connect the Next Generation to the Trades
If today’s construction organizations are to thrive in the future—particularly as more and more young people enter the workplace—their leaders will need to be intentional about addressing these deep parts of the human condition: creativity, character and craft.
