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The Travelers 2025 Injury Impact Report Reveals First-Year Workers Most at Risk

by Construction Executive | Sep 4, 2025
OSHA | Recruitment | Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness | Workforce

This year, 44% of workers' compensation claims in construction came from first-year employees.

How CTE Programs Are Preparing Construction Students to Be Successful on the Jobsite

by Velina Lee | Sep 4, 2025
Leadership | Recruitment | Training | Workforce

CTE offers partnerships and collaboration opportunities to meet changing industry needs.

Construction Quit Rate Plummets to Nine-Year Low

by ABC | Sep 3, 2025
Retention | Workforce

Quiet-quitting is canceled for the construction industry as retention rates top nearly 10-year charts.

Building an Entrepreneur: How a Construction Company Owner Founded a Franchise Business

by Grace Calengor | Aug 14, 2025
Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Culture | Economy | Finance | Leadership | People | Productivity | Workforce

This is how Brian Robinson went from the Great Recession to owning his own construction company and building three great franchise locations.

Why Clear Career Paths Are a Strategic Advantage for Construction Company Retention

by Nanette Miner Ed.D. | Aug 14, 2025
Careers | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Cross-training is not just for college athletes. It is also imperative for project managers looking to get ahead or for construction companies looking to boost retention.

Grand Slam: Phillies Partner With NEST to Address Skilled-Labor Shortage

by Jordan LeGras | Aug 12, 2025
Workforce | Careers | Community | Culture | Departments | Education

The Philadelphia Phillies and South Jersey-based facilities management firm NEST are stepping up to the plate to tackle labor shortages in the trades and bringing skilled trades education directly to the next generation in a major-league way.

Future-Proofing: Spend Your Money Smarter

by Dave Gray | Aug 11, 2025
Business | Business Development | Departments | Economy | Education | Workforce

The economy is more uncertain than ever, and construction companies may feel the instinct to cut spending as a result. While simply spending less is an option, strategic spending in workforce management can prevent cost leaks and lock in the right skilled labor to keep your company moving forward.

Lasting Impressions: Strategize Recruitment and Retention With This Secret Weapon

by Doug Jakobitz | Aug 8, 2025
Business | Business Development | Culture | Departments | Organization Culture | OSHA | Retention | Safety | Workforce

More than simple marketing, strategic investment in promotional products can be a secret weapon for recruitment and retention efforts.
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