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Focus on the Employee Experience to Beat the Talent Shortage

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?

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

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

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

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.

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Focus on the Employee Experience to Beat the Talent Shortage

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Help Employees Develop Skills Necessary for Succession Planning

Construction Employment News: July 2019

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

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