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Connect With the Construction Workforce Using Technology

by Justin Rudwell | Mar 10, 2021
Careers | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Technology that drives a connected, driven and efficient workforce can help contractors attract and retain talent—and increase employee loyalty.

How to Manage Employees Suffering From Abuse, Addiction and Other Hidden Maladies

by Sherry Genga | Mar 9, 2021
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Wellness | Workforce

Employers should talk to EAPs about helping employees with hidden challenges outside the workplace. Identify local public health and nonprofit agencies and share resources with employees seeking help.

Contractors Should Consider Adding COVID-19 Vaccinations to Wellness Plans

by Wendy King | Feb 25, 2021
Recruitment | Retention | Training | Wellness | Workforce

Construction firms are among those with a role to play in getting the U.S. population vaccinated to achieve herd immunity and start working together again. Their challenge will be to navigate the risks with care.

Why Employee Feedback Is Key to Business Survival in Tough Times

by Pamela A. Scott | Feb 22, 2021
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Understandably, business leaders are hesitant to provide feedback to employees. However, feedback is critical for employee success and the survival of construction businesses in the age of COVID-19.

Construction Employment News: February 2021

by Construction Executive | Feb 22, 2021
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

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

Growing a Valued Professional Network

by Adam Vanden Elzen | Feb 15, 2021
Careers | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Discussions of networking early in a career are not commonplace, but they should be. Here are four tips for apprentices wondering how to start or where to look for potential networking opportunities.

Four Reasons Veterans’ Skills Benefit the Construction Industry

by Josh White | Feb 7, 2021
Careers | Departments | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Many dynamic traits acquired through military service can directly transfer to the business world, and the construction industry is no exception. When looking to expand the employee roster, consider starting with veterans.

Overcoming Recruiting Challenges in the Construction and Trucking Industries

by Josh Zywien | Feb 3, 2021
Careers | Equipment | Recruitment | Retention | Vehicles | Workforce

The skilled labor shortage has negatively impacted the construction and trucking industries. But some companies are taking a different approach—turning to AI, automation and mobile technology to make the hiring process faster and easier.
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