Construction Employment News: October 2018
Here’s a look at employment moves that occurred in the construction industry this month.
Report Finds Construction Labor Shortage Impacts Jobsite Safety
Eighty percent of contractors are moderately to highly concerned about jobsite safety risks due to workforce shortages, according to a recent report by the USG Corporation + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index.
Keeping Data Safe From Ex-employees
An astounding 87 percent of departing employees take data they created on the job, and 28 percent steal data created by others. Contractors can protect company data by establishing protocols and security measures for departing employees.
A State by State Look at the Construction Labor Shortage
A recent study explored the severity of the construction labor shortage across the states, and traced it back to the loss of young construction workers during the housing bust.
The Truth About Millennials in the Workplace
By focusing on growth, good people and transparency, companies create psychological safety for employees and are more likely to motivate, engage and retain millennials.
Developing Leaders on the Construction Team
Hiring internally for leadership positions boosts engagement, retention and performance. Understand the unique style of high-potential employees and develop them into the leadership the company needs.
Five Questions to Ask Before Firing an Employee
No matter how hard a business owner tries to keep all employees and help them progress, sometimes firing someone is necessary. Such decisions shouldn’t be taken lightly, so the following questions will help the employer to take all needed preparations.
Improve Business Operations by Becoming a Learning Organization
Embracing the culture of a learning organization is about valuing team members and their development, as well as focusing on growth and evolution across the organization.
