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Focus on the Employee Experience to Beat the Talent Shortage

by Greg Barnett | Jul 26, 2019
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Companies that focus on retention by investing in optimizing their current talent, working to improve employee experience and only hiring when necessary are much more competitive in the war on talent.

Effective Risk Control Programs: How Does Yours Stack Up?

by Jeffrey Cavignac | Jul 19, 2019
Dispute Resolution | Human Resources | Insurance | Risk | Risk Management | Safety

Successful companies invest heavily in risk control programs, which focus on safety, human resources and claims management. Here's how to know if a company's program is on track.

Help Employees Develop Skills Necessary for Succession Planning

by Shane Brown | Jul 19, 2019
Careers | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

How can owners make their companies as strong, or stronger, without them in it? Achieving that goal may require looking for external help to identify the gaps in the talent make-up and investing substantially in improving skills.

Construction Employment News: July 2019

by Construction Executive | Jul 18, 2019
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

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

May Construction Unemployment Rates Down in 46 States Year-Over-Year, Says ABC

by ABC | Jul 16, 2019
Careers | Economy | Human Resources | Markets | Recruitment | Retention

In May, estimated not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rates fell nationally and in 46 states on a year-over-year basis. Three states (Michigan, South Dakota and Vermont) had no change, while only Hawaii increased, rising from 5% in May 2018 to 5.2% in the most recent report.

Navigating the Evolving Standard on Criminal Background Checks

by Gabriel P. McGaha | Jul 15, 2019
Human Resources | Law | Legal and Regulatory

The First Step Act, which aims to reduce prisoner recidivism and increase workforce readiness, may affect contractors' hiring processes and background check procedures.

Steps for a Successful First Week in a New Job

by Billy Doubraski | Jul 13, 2019
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Success in any role requires working hard and communicating effectively every day, but the first week in a new job is a great time to establish good routines and build strong working relationships.

The Changing Landscape of AEC Marketing in 2019 and Beyond

by Karl Feldman | Jul 12, 2019
Business | Business Development | Economy | Finance | Human Resources

Understanding upcoming trends and predicting potential challenges allows AEC firms to prepare for change and build resiliency in the face of an evolving marketing landscape.
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