Three Reasons Construction Needs Interns in the Field
Many contractors offer internship programs for college-level students and see a great return, but are the company and the intern getting the most out of the summer?
Five Ways to Better Assess a Candidate During the Job Interview
A quality interview will identify the wrong people for the position. Use these tactics during the next round of interviews to determine if the candidate is all talk or if they can walk the walk.
Educate Workers About Employee Assistance Programs to Address Behavioral Health
An employee assistance program is an important component of creating a caring environment, which is vital to developing a healthy safety culture.
Construction Employment News: August 2018
Here’s a look at employment moves that occurred in the construction industry this month.
Paying the Price of Employee-perpetuated Workers’ Compensation Fraud
Employee fraud accounts for 20 percent of annual workers' comp claims paid. It can be an alleged accident that never occurred or when an injured employee exaggerates his disability and doesn’t return to work when he is able.
How to Use Facebook to Find Great Candidates
When looking for new team members, Facebook is an often overlooked platform for finding job seekers. It may not be as easy to post as Craigslist or Indeed, but it’s also not as competitive, which means there’s a better chance of finding good people.
Medical Marijuana in the Workplace
With 29 states allowing medical marijuana use, employers may be left dazed and confused as to how medical marijuana will impact the rights of employers and employees.
Six Ways to Increase Employee Performance Company-wide
The way that companies manage employees matters. However, there is no amount of management intervention that will produce sustainable results when people are misaligned with their jobs. Companies that align their workers are poised to beat their competition.
