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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Hiring managers face an uphill battle in the trades due to small networks and outdated hiring opportunities.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.

Six Construction Technology and Management Trends to Watch in 2021

by Lauren Lake | Mar 15, 2021
Infrastructure | Markets | Recruitment | Retention | Technology | Workforce

After weathering the challenges of COVID-19 in 2020, look for these trends to shape construction in 2021: safety, infrastructure spending, remote work, recruiting, protectionism and green building.

Prepare Teams Now for Future Work Changes

by Sarah Skidmore | Mar 12, 2021
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Businesses often view professional development as an expense. Contractors should shift their thinking of professional development from a cost to an investment in the organization's ability to survive and even thrive in the future work context.

Connect With the Construction Workforce Using Technology

by Justin Rudwell | Mar 10, 2021
Careers | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Technology that drives a connected, driven and efficient workforce can help contractors attract and retain talent—and increase employee loyalty.

How to Manage Employees Suffering From Abuse, Addiction and Other Hidden Maladies

by Sherry Genga | Mar 9, 2021
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Wellness | Workforce

Employers should talk to EAPs about helping employees with hidden challenges outside the workplace. Identify local public health and nonprofit agencies and share resources with employees seeking help.

Contractors Should Consider Adding COVID-19 Vaccinations to Wellness Plans

by Wendy King | Feb 25, 2021
Recruitment | Retention | Training | Wellness | Workforce

Construction firms are among those with a role to play in getting the U.S. population vaccinated to achieve herd immunity and start working together again. Their challenge will be to navigate the risks with care.

Construction Employment News: February 2021

by Construction Executive | Feb 22, 2021
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

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