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Construction Employment Surges to Start Year, Says ABC

Construction employment expanded by 52,000 net new jobs in January, according to an ABC analysis of data released by the BLS. Industry employment is up by 338,000 net jobs on a yearly basis, which represents an increase of 4.7 percent.

Employment Practices Liability Insurance: What It Is and Why It’s a Necessity

With the rise of the #MeToo and TIME’s Up movements, claims—particularly those related to sexual harassment—are becoming more frequent. That’s what makes employment practices liability insurance so critical.

The Keys to Attracting and Retaining Construction Talent

Skilled workers are in high demand, so firms must stand out in their methods for attracting workers. Check out our tips for engaging prospective talent, and retaining the most valuable employees.

Four Keys to Attracting and Retaining Construction Talent

Skilled workers are in high demand, so firms must stand out in their methods for attracting workers. Check out our tips for engaging prospective talent, and retaining the most valuable employees.

Women Make Their Mark on Construction Leadership

Instead of waiting for a seat at the table, women in construction have to ask for one and create space for other women once they are seated.

Is the Independent Contractor a Thing of the Past?

by Tala Rezai | Feb 19, 2019
Human Resources | Legal and Regulatory

Independent contractors in the construction industry are not dead, but a recent court decision in California may affect the way construction companies hire workers and structure their business.

Construction Employment News: February 2019

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

SMS and GenZ: How to Recruit in 2019

If recruiters keep getting no responses to their outreach efforts, and they’re sure it’s not due to a lack of creativity, it probably has something to do with the other 120 emails that hit the candidates’ inbox the same day. Reaching out via SMS (text messaging) can help break through the noise and improve recruitment efforts.

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Construction Employment Surges to Start Year, Says ABC

Employment Practices Liability Insurance: What It Is and Why It’s a Necessity

The Keys to Attracting and Retaining Construction Talent

Four Keys to Attracting and Retaining Construction Talent

Women Make Their Mark on Construction Leadership

Is the Independent Contractor a Thing of the Past?

Construction Employment News: February 2019

SMS and GenZ: How to Recruit in 2019

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