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Three Education Commitments to Help Bridge the Skills Gap

by Eric Luftig | Dec 4, 2018
Business Development | Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Because of the skills gap, it’s more important than ever to elevate training efforts to support today’s workforce and plant seeds for the future through development and exposure for the next generation.

How Veterans Can Help Build a Stronger Construction Workforce

by Josh Billingsley | Nov 29, 2018
Careers | Diversity | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Employers are increasingly looking for veterans to fill available positions in their companies, understanding that working in the military provides access to unique training that is not typically available in the private sector.

Take Leadership Skills to the Next Level

by Michael McLin | Nov 26, 2018
Business | Business Development | Human Resources | Leadership | Training

Great leaders aren’t born; they create themselves by working on their personal and professional skills. Here are 11 steps to take on the path to next-level leadership.

Improve Company Culture, Safety and Wellness With Employee Drug Screening

by David Bell | Nov 21, 2018
Human Resources | Organization Culture | Wellness | Workforce

To comply with updated regulations, employers must determine which types of drug tests are appropriate for their company. The three main testing methodologies each have advantages and disadvantages to consider.

Hiring Strategies for a Candidate-tight Construction Labor Market

by Debra Holden | Nov 13, 2018
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Top candidates are in high demand and once these candidates make their decision to look for a new position, they will have multiple options. Whatever contractors can do now to adapt to this new candidate-tight market will contribute to their success in the future.

Attract Top Talent With Social Recruiting

by Chris Lennon | Nov 12, 2018
Human Resources | Technology

Social recruiting is the new frontier of employee talent management in construction, especially as new members of the workforce become more connected. Meet highly qualified candidates where they already are to find the best fit.

Skilled Trades to Remain Necessary With Increase of Automation

by Kevin Clary | Nov 8, 2018
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Skilled trades might be one of the most secure jobs on the market. Automation will continue to change lives, but it will be the mindfulness and specialization of humans that helps this technology reach its full potential.

Signs of a Quality HR Department

by Joanna Masterson | Nov 2, 2018
Culture | Human Resources | Organization Culture | Workforce

Three industry experts share their thoughts on how HR can make or break the employee experience.
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