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Leveraging Workers’ Compensation Programs as a Competitive Advantage

by Joseph Kopko | Jul 20, 2018
Human Resources | Insurance | Recruitment | Risk | Risk Management | Workforce

A strategic partnership with a workers’ comp broker and insurer can preserve precious human capital, streamline operations and maintain the company’s reputation as the best in the business.

Construction Employment Retains Momentum in June 2018

by ABC | Jul 19, 2018
Economy | Human Resources | Training | Workforce

The U.S. construction industry has added 282,000 net new jobs during the past calendar year, a 4.1 percent increase.

How to Support Breastfeeding Moms in Construction

by Jennifer Jordan | Jul 17, 2018
Careers | Diversity | Human Resources | Training | Wellness | Workforce

As the amount and importance of women in the construction workforce continues to grow, a proactive plan addressing breastfeeding moms’ needs will put a company in a favorable position to not only attract, but also retain top talent.

Four Ways to Improve the Screening Process and Save Time When Hiring

by Ryan Englin | Jul 12, 2018
Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Applying for an open job is as easy as clicking a box and a button, but this increases the time it takes to effectively screen applicants. Technology can make this process simpler and save valuable time for the entire team.

Three Tips for Contractors in States With Legalized Marijuana

by David Bell | Jul 12, 2018
Business | Human Resources | Training

It's imperative for construction employers to protect their businesses by staying up to date on current marijuana and drug testing laws, which vary from state to state.

Workforce Drug Positivity Rate Reaches 10-year High

by Quest Diagnostics | Jul 10, 2018
Human Resources | Training | Workforce

Driven by increases in cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana, drug use by the American workforce remains at its highest rate in more than a decade, according to a new analysis released today by Quest Diagnostics.

Seven Tips to Write a Great Construction Résumé

by Grace Carter | Jul 9, 2018
Careers | Human Resources | Training | Workforce

Plenty of talented construction workers don’t get the job they’re after. It’s not because they lack education, skills or experience, but because they don’t know how to present these assets on a résumé.

Apprenticeships Must Be Expanded to Meet 21st Century Workforce Needs, Says ABC

by ABC | Jul 2, 2018
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

According to the final report of the Task Force on Apprenticeship Expansion, apprenticeship programs offer workers a career path with paid, on-the-job training and provide employers with highly trained workers, but they are insufficient to address the growing skills gap in many industries.
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