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Home » Topic » Workforce » Retention

Look to the Past to Recruit for the Future

by Charlie Kimmel | Jul 20, 2021
Careers | Diversity | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Recruitment strategies that have helped companies in the past can provide benefits to the next chapter of construction.

Networks and Committees Cultivate Diverse Company Cultures in Construction

by Johana Godoy | Jul 7, 2021
Careers | Diversity | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

In construction, where women still only make up about 10% of employees, it is important to make sure, now more than ever, that women and Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) employees feel supported by their employers.

The New Normal: What to Expect During the Hiring Process

by Bill Wolfe, Justin Wilkins | Jul 7, 2021
Careers | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

The best tools anyone can use during this period are flexibility, patience and understanding as candidates and hiring managers do their best to move forward safely and efficiently.

Construction Employment News: June 2021

by Construction Executive | Jun 22, 2021
Careers | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

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

The State of Women in the Construction Industry in 2021

by Lori J. Drake | Jun 8, 2021
Careers | Diversity | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Women make up only about 10% of construction industry workers, even though they are 47% of the overall U.S. workforce. Here’s what women had to say about opportunities for advancement, being heard by their coworkers and the pay gap.

Why Military Veterans Are Smart Hires for Construction Jobs

by Kelly French | Jun 8, 2021
Careers | Diversity | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Many people with military experience have traits and qualities contractors look for in new hires: loyalty, integrity, dedication, service excellence and a focus on safety.

Diversity in Construction: Seven Tips for Successful DEI Programs

by Lisa Robinson | May 31, 2021
Careers | Diversity | Organization Culture | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Many construction firms recently took a look at their business practices and made public commitments to improving diversity, equity and inclusion among their workforces.

The Value of Mentorship in the Construction Industry

by Dale Kopnitsky | May 30, 2021
Careers | Organization Culture | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

By pursuing opportunities for diversification, partnerships and education, construction has the ability to develop a strong group of young professionals equipped with the skills and connections to handle the changing industry for generations to come.
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