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Home » Topic » Workforce » Leadership

Succession Planning Tips for Construction Companies

by Ken Van Bree | Aug 28, 2019
Business | Human Resources | Leadership

Succession planning can be easy to push off until tomorrow. However, construction business owners who have dealt with ownership transitions recognize succession planning is critical to the future success of a business.

Construction Employment News: August 2019

by Jessica Porter | Aug 22, 2019
Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

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

Nine Steps to a Successful Strategic Plan

by Henrique Dos Santos | Aug 21, 2019
Business | Business Development | Human Resources | Leadership | Workforce

A strategic plan is essential to achieving great results and differentiating the business in a dense construction industry.

Explore New Avenues for Hiring CEOs of Engineering and Construction Companies

by Ravi Yadav, Roger Aguirre | Aug 3, 2019
Careers | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Significant industry changes require strong CEOs to guide construction companies through changing times. Determine how engineering and construction companies find CEO talent, as well as the type of background CEOs should have.

Living the American Dream

by Maggie Murphy | Jul 29, 2019
Business Development | Careers | Culture | Leadership | People | Workforce

Lance Arvel has used his passion and knowledge to propel himself into his current role as business development manager for Baton Rouge-based GROUP Industries. In March, Arvel was named Associated Builders and Contractors’ Young Professional of the Year.

Help Employees Develop Skills Necessary for Succession Planning

by Shane Brown | Jul 19, 2019
Careers | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

How can owners make their companies as strong, or stronger, without them in it? Achieving that goal may require looking for external help to identify the gaps in the talent make-up and investing substantially in improving skills.

What Does Your Interview Style Say to Potential Employees?

by Justin Wilkins | Jun 22, 2019
Careers | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Here are eight common interview strategies—and their unexpected implications. Some interview strategies are intentional, but some might be subconscious behaviors that can send the wrong signals to promising candidates.

The Best Candidates for the Job

by Lauren Pinch | Jun 5, 2019
Careers | Leadership | Training | Workforce

Stephanie Maderazzo, a standout construction businesswoman, discusses the importance of leadership and mentorship, as well as the trust and respect required to build a family-oriented culture where all voices are valued.
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