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Price Doesn’t Matter in the Concrete Industry, People Do

by Charlie Kimmel | Sep 24, 2020
Careers | Markets | Recruitment | Retention

Savvy concrete companies are not just working toward short-term successes—they’re also planning for the future. Investing in smart, eager assistant project managers and strong, experienced project executives now is the best way that employers can prepare for long-term success.

Case Study: Creating a Jobsite of Choice in the New Normal

Before COVID-19, the construction industry faced a skilled labor shortage of impending crisis proportions. Seizing the opportunity for growth through times of change and challenge, one contractor is prioritizing a jobsite of choice that attracts and empowers top talent.

Construction Employment News: September 2020

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

Three Ways Leaders Can Ruin Company Culture

When forming the desired company culture, leaders’ influence can be positive and constructive or damaging and destructive. Consider these mistakes construction leaders often make that can ruin a company’s culture.

The Power of Employee Appreciation

Leaders must do whatever possible to communicate openly and often, provide opportunities for team bonding and recognize the efforts of employees. Appreciation doesn’t have to be expensive or complex. Even the smallest of gestures can have the biggest of impacts.

Construction Employment News: August 2020

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

Get All Hands on Deck to Improve Skilled Trade Recruitment

To build an exceptional skilled trades team, construction companies need to train every employee, from the receptionist to the CEO, to understand the value of the skilled trades and contribute to their recruitment efforts. Here are a few steps that can help.

Develop Talent During COVID-19 by Sharing Responsibility, Rewards

Focus on informing and developing talent, especially during economic disasters such as COVID-19, and construction businesses almost build themselves.

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Price Doesn’t Matter in the Concrete Industry, People Do

Case Study: Creating a Jobsite of Choice in the New Normal

Construction Employment News: September 2020

Three Ways Leaders Can Ruin Company Culture

The Power of Employee Appreciation

Construction Employment News: August 2020

Get All Hands on Deck to Improve Skilled Trade Recruitment

Develop Talent During COVID-19 by Sharing Responsibility, Rewards

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