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Home » Topic » Workforce » Retention

Find the Right New Hire by Using a Staffing Agency

by Spruill Alexander | Apr 15, 2021
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

In most cases, companies only hire the best fit 50% of the time because they often never test drive the new employee before placing them on their payroll. But a good staffing company can raise that percentage.

ABC: The Construction Industry Needs to Hire an Additional 430,000 Craft Professionals in 2021

by ABC | Apr 15, 2021
Careers | Economy | Recruitment | Retention | Total Human Health | Workforce

In 2021, construction companies will need to hire 430,000 more workers than they employed in 2020, according to an analysis of BLS data by ABC. The analysis also revealed that every $1 billion in extra construction spending generates an average of at least 5,700 construction jobs.

Five Objectives for Construction Leaders Before Retirement

by Pamela A. Scott | Apr 6, 2021
Careers | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

There are five critical objectives construction leaders should prepare for five to 10 years before retirement if they want to finish strong and create momentum in the company that will extend for generations.

How Women Can Overcome Challenges to Working in Male-Dominated Industries

by Ladi Goldwire | Mar 30, 2021
Careers | Diversity | Organization Culture | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

With more groundbreaking women chipping away at gendered norms and leveling the playing field, the construction industry is taking bigger steps at becoming a more diverse and inclusive space for future generations.

Bad Interviews Can Prevent Contractors From Making Key Hires

by Billy Doubraski | Mar 29, 2021
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

For stressed and busy hiring managers, the interview process is one of the responsibilities that suffers. By putting in the effort and treating every interview as a top priority, managers can open up doors to top talent across the market.

In 2021, Industry Needs to Hire an Additional 430,000 Craft Professionals

by Construction Executive | Mar 23, 2021
Recruitment | Retention | Total Human Health | Training | Workforce

In 2021, construction companies will need to hire 430,000 more workers than they employed in 2020, according to an analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released by Associated Builders and Contractors.

How Technology Can Help Contractors Hire the Right Team

by Di-Ann Eisnor | Mar 22, 2021
Careers | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Hiring managers face an uphill battle in the trades due to small networks and outdated hiring opportunities. Today, contractors have options to adapt technology best practices to hire the right teams and positively impact the jobsite every day.

Ensure Non-Compete Agreements Are Enforceable

by Patrick Barthet | Mar 18, 2021
Business | Business Development | Contracts | Legal and Regulatory | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Non-compete agreements are an important element in any employment relationship. Crafting them properly, however, can make the difference between success and failure in any enforcement action.
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