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How Emotional Intelligence Can Transform Construction’s Hypermasculine Culture

by Brent Darnell | Jul 10, 2019
Careers | Human Resources | Organization Culture | Wellness | Workforce

Many workers in construction have the typical emotional profile that is a recipe for disaster when it comes to suicide and poor mental health. Here are a few techniques to improve workplace wellness.

A How-To Guide for Recruiting Millennials to Construction

by Darren Bounds | Jul 5, 2019
Careers | Diversity | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Construction companies are more than builders; they are developers of people. They should keep evolving their recruiting approach, so as the industry continues to change they are prepared.

What Does Your Interview Style Say to Potential Employees?

by Justin Wilkins | Jun 22, 2019
Careers | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Here are eight common interview strategies—and their unexpected implications. Some interview strategies are intentional, but some might be subconscious behaviors that can send the wrong signals to promising candidates.

Construction Employment News: June 2019

by Construction Executive | Jun 22, 2019
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

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

Bridging the Gap Between Old and New Schools of Construction

by Adam Quiñones | Jun 15, 2019
Careers | Diversity | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

By embracing the strengths and weaknesses of all generations working in construction, construction companies can ensure they have the adequate skilled manpower to lead construction projects successfully.

How Contractors Can Prevent Fraud in Their Workforce

by Sarah Hofmann | Jun 15, 2019
Accounting | Finance | Human Resources | Organization Culture | Workforce

Fraud cases in construction cost almost twice as much and last longer than fraud cases in other industries. Here are a few ways contractors can protect their businesses from employee fraud.

Avoid Tax Trouble by Ensuring Construction Workers Are Correctly Classified

by Gregory S. Seador | Jun 13, 2019
Business | Human Resources | Legislation | Taxes

With the recent increase in the number of federal and state task forces aimed at curbing tax fraud, construction companies would be wise to ensure their businesses are in compliance with tax laws. Contractors can reduce the risk of an audit and incurring costly penalties by accurately classifying workers.

Understanding the Challenges of Recruiting New Workers to the Construction Industry

by Donna Laquidara-Carr | Jun 7, 2019
Careers | Diversity | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

A recent study found most contractors believe the industry is widely misunderstood by those outside of it, which hampers efforts to draw people into careers in construction.
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