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Many Contractors Remain Unaware of the Refundable Tax Credit for Employee Retention

by Larry May, R. A. Bobbi Hayes | Nov 9, 2021
Business | Retention | Risk | Surety Bonding | Taxes | Workforce

Many businesses remain unaware of the Employee Retention Credit and the benefit that it could bring them if they qualify. It is always worth exploring the possibility of qualification for any company, as the dollars involved can often be startling.

Four Ways to Attract and Retain Employees During the Great Resignation

by Karl Feldman | Nov 2, 2021
Careers | Human Resources | Organization Culture | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

The Great Resignation trend signals a changing employment dynamic, one in which talent—forced to adjust to a new way of working—is also open to opportunity. Now’s the time to supercharge the team with the top talent available.

Construction Employment News: October 2021

by Construction Executive | Oct 26, 2021
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

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

How to Address the Four Biggest Staffing Issues In Construction Industry

by Bryan Christiansen | Oct 20, 2021
Careers | Economy | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

The construction sector in the United States is a booming industry that is facing a surge in demand following the global pandemic. Yet, business leaders in this sector have been facing recurring human resource management challenges.

How Contractors Can Combat Supply Chain Disruptions Post-Pandemic

by Lisa Palladino | Oct 19, 2021
Markets | Project Management | Recruitment | Retention

Here’s a deeper look into recent trends in the industry and ways contractors can work to alleviate negative effects from supply chain obstacles, price increases and project backlogs.

Bolster Diversity and Inclusion by Dispelling Myths About Construction Jobs

by Bruce Orr | Oct 13, 2021
Careers | Diversity | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

To attract a diverse workforce, contractors should focus on the full range of possibilities—not just jobs that involve “swinging a hammer,” but also those in project management, data analytics, digital modeling and other often under-emphasized areas.

Construction Employment News: September 2021

by Construction Executive | Sep 21, 2021
Careers | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

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

What to Know Before Recruiting Women in Construction

by Nikki Olson | Sep 13, 2021
Departments | Diversity | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

The business case for diversity in any organization is well-made; in fact, the World Economic Forum, in a 2019 article, describes it as overwhelming. Diversity in the workplace breeds innovation, fosters creativity and centers empathy [...]
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