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How Technology Can Help the Construction and Freight Industries’ Labor Shortage

These technology-driven opportunities mean construction and freight companies have more access to space, drivers and labor than they may realize; they just need to know where to look.

A Diverse Team Is Better Equipped to Solve Challenges

When faced with unique and complex challenges in construction, having different perspectives provided by increased diversity—of experience, background and knowledge—better equips project teams to execute the right solutions.

Keeping Recruitment Efforts Moving During the Time of COVID-19

This is a time to slow down, focus on hiring efforts, and finally be able to make more informed decisions on the growth and stabilization of workforces. Thinking outside the box may net creative solutions that will serve the construction industry for years to come.

The Skilled Labor Shortage: Implications for Construction Businesses

The current labor shortage has far-reaching implications for worker safety and construction quality, which could adversely impact a company’s bottom line if investments are not made to address the issue.

Build a Pipeline for Recruiting in Construction

A candidate pipeline is important, but can only go as far as a company’s recruiting methods. Efficiency and productivity are key for recruiting processes and optimizing efforts are essential for saving on time and resources. With the right tools, contractors can build their candidate pipeline.

How Offering Quality Health Care Brings in Quality Applicants and Boosts Retention

Here's how construction firms can balance the increasing cost of employee health care while maintaining control and even lowering workers' compensation premiums.

The ROI in Formal Mentoring Programs in the Construction Industry

Launching a formal mentoring program can help contractors attract and retain employees. Although there are plenty of internships and apprenticeships sponsored by schools and industry groups, mentorship provides the opportunity groom workers for a job.

Construction Employment News: April 2020

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

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How Technology Can Help the Construction and Freight Industries’ Labor Shortage

A Diverse Team Is Better Equipped to Solve Challenges

Keeping Recruitment Efforts Moving During the Time of COVID-19

The Skilled Labor Shortage: Implications for Construction Businesses

Build a Pipeline for Recruiting in Construction

How Offering Quality Health Care Brings in Quality Applicants and Boosts Retention

The ROI in Formal Mentoring Programs in the Construction Industry

Construction Employment News: April 2020

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