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Like Kids in a Merit Shop: New Hampshire Program Turns Regular Shop Classes Into Trade Exploration

Efforts to solve the industry workforce shortage have gotten more creative and are taking root earlier in the education pipeline—or, at least they are in Manchester, New Hampshire, where an Associated Builders and Contractors-backed middle school trade program has been an immediate success.

Improve Employee Loyalty by Being a Loyal Employer

If a company is seeing high rates of turnover, it might be time to stop asking why employees are disloyal—and start asking how the company is treating its employees. Because when it comes to employee loyalty, leaders reap what they sow.

How Contractors Can Support Women in the Workforce

Taking steps to support women in the workplace is just good business. Implementing these benefits and policies will not only appeal to women but also to the rest of the staff.

Construction Employment News: November 2019

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

Five Soft Skills Necessary for Success in Today’s Construction Market

Construction companies should look for employees who possess these skills—but they also should look for employees who recognize where they have weaknesses and who are willing to learn and improve. Commitment to self-improvement is a good sign in construction workers at every level.

Help Build Momentum for Construction Careers

Contractors should continue to seek dedicated team players who are ready to learn, smart and good at solving problems. They shouldn’t sacrifice company values to meet employment quotas. It might be harder to accomplish, but it’s not impossible.

The Future of Construction Depends on High-School Students

By partnering with schools and reaching out to students, contractors can capitalize on the next generation of “new-collar workers” who have the technical aptitude and soft skills to lead the construction industry into the future.

Take a Holistic Approach to Address the Skills Gap in Construction

Construction businesses can attract and nurture talent to help close the current skills gap by offering robust apprenticeship programs, working as an industry to promote construction careers, providing a clear path to growth for current employees and focusing on creating a diverse workforce.

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Like Kids in a Merit Shop: New Hampshire Program Turns Regular Shop Classes Into Trade Exploration

Improve Employee Loyalty by Being a Loyal Employer

How Contractors Can Support Women in the Workforce

Construction Employment News: November 2019

Five Soft Skills Necessary for Success in Today’s Construction Market

Help Build Momentum for Construction Careers

The Future of Construction Depends on High-School Students

Take a Holistic Approach to Address the Skills Gap in Construction

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