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Home » Topic » Workforce » Retention

Women- and Minority-Owned Construction Firms Prosper From Public-Private Mentor Training Programs

by Scot Bennett | Aug 4, 2021
Diversity | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Through local partnerships, AEC companies are changing the narrative and increasing capacity by mentoring companies with the work ethic and desire to grow.

How to Fulfill Local Hiring Requirements in Construction

by Celeste Frye | Jul 28, 2021
Careers | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Done with proper planning and foresight, local hiring can greatly benefit the builder and the community.

Construction Employment News: July 2021

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

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

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.
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