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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

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

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.

Focus on Preventive Care to Reduce Workers’ Compensation Claims

With the right delivery model and plans, the costs to provide benefits would be a fraction of those associated with increases in workers’ compensation premiums.

Streamline and Improve the Hiring Process With an Applicant Tracking System

Applicant tracking systems can help contractors reduce manual work related to hiring by automatically sharing new job postings on top career sites, searching for a specific group of construction workers and sending candidates personalized emails about new job opportunities.

Contractors Must Step Up and Address Workforce Shortages

To drive change, the construction industry must collectively be a positive force in addressing negative stereotypes and pushing for solutions to increase employee retention and recruitment.

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Improve Company Culture, Safety and Wellness With Employee Drug Screening

Hiring Strategies for a Candidate-tight Construction Labor Market

Attract Top Talent With Social Recruiting

Skilled Trades to Remain Necessary With Increase of Automation

Signs of a Quality HR Department

Focus on Preventive Care to Reduce Workers’ Compensation Claims

Streamline and Improve the Hiring Process With an Applicant Tracking System

Contractors Must Step Up and Address Workforce Shortages

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