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Solving the Truck Driver Shortage for Construction Materials

Taking the driver into consideration when purchasing a truck helps ensure buyers can attract and retain quality drivers that are essential to their business success.

Tapping High School Seniors to Recruit the Next Generation of Trade Workers

The industry should try to reach high schoolers directly, where they are: online.

Construction Employment News: August 2021

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

Creating a Sense of Urgency Is Beneficial During the Hiring Process

Employers and job-seekers are still learning how to navigate this new normal. Fortunately, many contractors are finding success with the simple strategy of creating a sense of urgency throughout the hiring process.

Recruiting Women Can Solve the Skilled Workforce Shortage

With workers in high demand, now is the time for more women to join the industry. A recent survey found nearly eight in 10 women in construction love their jobs. Despite these findings, only 10.9% of construction employees are women.

Now Is the Time for More Women to Break Ground in Construction

As construction companies recruit more women who bring new skill sets into the field, now is the time for the industry to take notice and for women to take charge. Here are five areas that can help narrow the gender gap in construction.

How to Attract and Retain Top Talent in the Construction Industry

by Stephanie Hughes | Aug 9, 2021
Departments | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

How can construction companies attract and retain top talent in the industry to keep up with the influx of projects coming through the pipeline?

Employee Empowerment Versus Happiness: How the Right Tools Can Help Contractors Succeed

by Alec Thomson | Aug 4, 2021
Careers | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Employee happiness is not always in management’s control, but employee empowerment is a clear path to greater job satisfaction and more meaningful team interaction.

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Solving the Truck Driver Shortage for Construction Materials

Tapping High School Seniors to Recruit the Next Generation of Trade Workers

Construction Employment News: August 2021

Creating a Sense of Urgency Is Beneficial During the Hiring Process

Recruiting Women Can Solve the Skilled Workforce Shortage

Now Is the Time for More Women to Break Ground in Construction

How to Attract and Retain Top Talent in the Construction Industry

Employee Empowerment Versus Happiness: How the Right Tools Can Help Contractors Succeed

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