Construction Executive logo link to homepage
The Business of Construction
Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
Subscribe
BUSINESS AND CULTURE

Business

  • Accounting
  • Business Development
  • Business Risk
  • Economy
  • Finance
  • Productivity
  • Project Delivery
  • Taxes

Workforce

  • Award Winners
  • Careers
  • Education
  • Executive Profiles
  • Human Resources
  • Leadership
  • Recruitment
  • Retention
  • Training
  • Young Professionals

Culture

  • CSR
  • Community
  • Diversity
  • Organization Culture
  • People
LEGAL

Safety

  • OSHA
  • PPE
  • Total Human Health
  • Wellness

Risk

  • Insurance
  • Risk Management
  • Surety Bonding

Legal & Regulatory

  • Contracts
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Law
  • Legislation
  • Policy
  • Regulations
TOOLS

Markets

  • Commercial
  • Industrial
  • Institutional
  • Manufacturing
  • Multifamily
  • Public
  • Residential

Technology

  • AI
  • BIM
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Drones / UAV's
  • ERP
  • Robotics
  • Wearables
  • Workforce Management
  • Jobsite Monitoring
  • Project Management

Equipment

  • Fleet Management
  • Fuel Tracking
  • Heavy Equipment
  • Tools
  • Vehicles

SECTIONS

  • Features
  • Events
  • Sponsored Content
  • ABCs
  • Nuts + Bolts

TOP LISTS

  • Construction Law Firms™
  • Construction Accounting Firms™
  • Construction Technology™
  • ABC Top Performers

MAGAZINE

  • Latest Issue
  • Magazine Archive

RESOURCES

  • Webinars

CONSTRUCTION EXECUTIVE

  • About
  • Newsletter
  • Subscribe
  • Editorial Submission
  • ABC
  • Contact and Support
  • Advertising
  • Media Kit

NEWSLETTERS

Stay in the know with the latest industry news, technology and our weekly features. Get early access to any CE events and webinars.

  • Business
  • Culture
  • Equipment
  • Legal and Regulatory
  • Markets
  • Risk
  • Safety
  • Technology
  • Workforce
  • Top Lists

Human Resources

  • All Topics
  • All Workforce
  • Award Winners
  • Careers
  • Education
  • Executive Profiles
  • Human Resources
  • Leadership
  • Recruitment
  • Retention
  • Training
  • Young Professionals
Home » Topic » Workforce » Human Resources

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.

Focus on Preventive Care to Reduce Workers’ Compensation Claims

by David Slepak | Nov 1, 2018
Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

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

by Construction Executive | Oct 29, 2018
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

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

by Joshua Munns | Oct 25, 2018
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

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.
← Previous
Next →

Related Content

Merit Shop Apprenticeship Program Enrollment Up 60%, Growing Faster Than Unions

new names and faces

New Names and Faces: July 2026       

From Tradesperson to Project Manager: The Day the Promotion Stops Feeling Like a Win

Recommended For You

How to Grow Stronger People Leaders in 2021

CDC Modifies Guidance for Critical Infrastructure Employers

Generational Challenges and Opportunities in Addressing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

A Superintendent’s Case for a Psychologically Safe Jobsite

Understanding and Addressing Depression in the Workplace

Jobsite Tech Advances Here to Stay in the Wake of COVID-19

← Previous
Next →

Sections

  • Features
  • ABCs
  • Nuts + Bolts

Top Lists

  • Construction Law Firms™
  • Construction Accounting Firms™
  • Construction Technology™
  • ABC Top Performers

Magazine

  • Latest Issue
  • Magazine Archive

Resources

  • Webinars

Construction Executive

  • About
  • Newsletter
  • Subscribe
  • Editorial Submission
  • Privacy
  • ABC
  • Contact and Support
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow

© Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. 2026 | All Rights Reserved