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Construction Employment News: February 2022

by Construction Executive | Feb 17, 2022
Careers | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

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

Upskill Project Managers to Meet Growing Infrastructure Construction Opportunities

by Ben Breen | Feb 7, 2022
Careers | Economy | Infrastructure | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Adopting and deploying necessary technology requires tech-savvy construction teams and skilled employees.

Alternative Employee Benefits Strengthen Construction Recruitment Efforts

by Doug Ramsthel | Feb 1, 2022
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Instead of traditional benefits, employers need to recognize employees’ other needs.

Staffing Up

by Brandi Ford | Feb 1, 2022
Departments | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Here’s how to train and onboard new workers quickly and safely during the talent shortage (and coming job boom).

Construction Employment News: January 2022

by Construction Executive | Jan 26, 2022
Careers | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

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

Three Steps to Repair Hiring Issues and Maintain a Strong Workforce

by Kyle Harris | Jan 26, 2022
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Many contractors report a challenge in meeting project schedule requirements and turning down work due to skilled labor shortages. Here are three ways contractors can improve recruitment and retention efforts in the short and long term.

The Talent Show

by Rachel E. Pelovitz | Jan 20, 2022
Careers | Features | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Even as construction companies prepare for $1.2 trillion in new infrastructure spending, the industry is facing a workforce shortage that’s approaching crisis levels. Veteran contractors share how the lack of skilled workers is affecting their business—and what they’re doing about it.

Build a Culture of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion From the Ground Up

by Maja Rosenquist | Jan 13, 2022
Careers | Diversity | Organization Culture | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Casting a wider net for the workforce would solve innumerable issues, but requires commitment and work.
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