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Keep Employees Safe With Temporary Cooling and Drying

by Chris Murphy | May 2, 2019
Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Wellness | Workforce

Construction projects should consider the job’s entire power, cooling and drying needs before the summer heats up. A comprehensive plan allows workers and tenants to stay safe and operations to remain steady and prevents rework.

Happiness as a Business Model

by Martin C. McCarthy | Apr 25, 2019
Careers | Human Resources | Organization Culture | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

A happiness-based culture can result in employees being excited about coming to work on Monday instead of leaving the jobsite on Friday. Imagine what this type of attitude can do to the success of an organization.

A Total Compensation Package Is Critical to Retain Top Construction Talent

by Dottie Chong | Apr 21, 2019
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

In a candidate-driven market, talent picks the employer and existing employees become a business’ most valuable ambassadors. The challenge now is for employers to improve recruitment and retention by creating the ultimate compensation package.

How to Identify and Manage Difficult Employees

by Keith Martino | Apr 15, 2019
Careers | Human Resources | Organization Culture | Training | Workforce

Many companies have a "Dangerous Dave" on the team. He has the best of intentions, but is prone to mistake and lapses in judgment. Is there one on your jobsite?

Improve Your Business by Hiring Women of Color

by Annalisa Enrile | Apr 12, 2019
Careers | Diversity | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Increasing diversity in construction is the way of the future that benefits the industry and the women of color that are employed. The need for labor in the construction industry has never been greater, and women of color can help address the gaps in the workforce.

The Construction Industry’s Impending Crisis and Opportunities for Growth

by Grant Cunningham | Apr 11, 2019
Business | Business Development | Human Resources | Leadership

Tariffs, materials costs and the skilled labor shortage are combining to change the construction landscape. If executives are prepared for these new realities, it is still possible to achieve consistent growth.

Use Phantom Equity as an Employee Retention Strategy

by Shad C. Fagerland | Apr 7, 2019
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Phantom equity is a flexible tool that can be used to attract and retain key employees without impacting a business’s existing ownership structure.

Engage the Construction Team to Increase Profits

by Martin C. McCarthy | Apr 1, 2019
Business Development | Careers | Human Resources | Productivity | Training | Workforce

A recent Gallup report found companies that invest in their employees’ greatest talents to optimize their performances are generally more profitable than those that do not.
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