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Create a Competitive Advantage With Employee Health and Wellness Programs

How can employers win the war for talent while ensuring employees perform at their peak and satisfy customers’ needs? The answer lies in cultivating a culture of health.

Documenting an Affirmative Action Plan

by Chris Lennon | Aug 7, 2018
Human Resources | Law | Legal and Regulatory

Documenting an Affirmative Action Plan gives a company the boost it needs to pass audits and avoid trouble that comes with failing them. Know where to start, what to document and how to leverage technology.

Workforce Challenges Continue to Impact Construction Industry

Findings from a recent report show four straight quarters with more than 90 percent of contractors concerned over labor shortages. Concerns increased quarter-over-quarter, with 47 percent of respondents expecting problems finding skilled workers to worsen in the next six months.

Six Ways to Find New Employees Without Posting a Job

While a lack of active job seekers exists in the construction industry, passive job seekers can solve a company's labor shortage problem. Here are six ways to attract them.

Independent Contractors in the Construction Industry

by Todd Wulffson | Jul 31, 2018
Human Resources | Law | Legal and Regulatory

One of the primary problems with worker misclassification in the construction industry has been the uneven playing field that makes it difficult for compliant businesses to compete with noncompliant ones.

Three Ways to Find Skilled Talent as Hiring Heats Up

High talent shortages, low unemployment and increasing demand for hard and soft skills are the reality for U.S. employers. New solutions are needed to address the big talent problem. Here are three practical steps employers can take business as hiring heats up this summer.

How HR Can Impact Suicide Prevention in the Workplace

by Michelle Walker | Jul 26, 2018
Human Resources | Leadership | Wellness | Workforce

Integrating mental health and suicide prevention programs into the construction workplace is critical to reach and save at-risk employees. HR is central to any effective integration effort.

Construction Employment News: July 2018

Here’s a look at employment moves that occurred in the construction industry this month.

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Create a Competitive Advantage With Employee Health and Wellness Programs

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Workforce Challenges Continue to Impact Construction Industry

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Three Ways to Find Skilled Talent as Hiring Heats Up

How HR Can Impact Suicide Prevention in the Workplace

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