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Contractors Should Consider Adding COVID-19 Vaccinations to Wellness Plans

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.

Construction Employment News: February 2021

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

Why Employee Feedback Is Key to Business Survival in Tough Times

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.

Growing a Valued Professional Network

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

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

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.

Consider Offering Relocation to Attract Top Construction Talent

Contractors aiming to be the best in the market should invest in high-performing industry leaders or diversify a team to improve their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Relocation is one strategy that can help companies reach those goals.

Create a Culture That Better Supports Women in Construction

The pandemic has accelerated vast changes in the workplace and exposed critical gaps employers and their employees face on a day-to-day basis. One of the top contenders? The challenges women face simply showing up to work.

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Contractors Should Consider Adding COVID-19 Vaccinations to Wellness Plans

Construction Employment News: February 2021

Why Employee Feedback Is Key to Business Survival in Tough Times

Growing a Valued Professional Network

Four Reasons Veterans’ Skills Benefit the Construction Industry

Overcoming Recruiting Challenges in the Construction and Trucking Industries

Consider Offering Relocation to Attract Top Construction Talent

Create a Culture That Better Supports Women in Construction

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