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Growing a Valued Professional Network

by Adam Vanden Elzen | Feb 15, 2021
Careers | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Discussions of networking early in a career are not commonplace, but they should be. Here are four tips for apprentices wondering how to start or where to look for potential networking opportunities.

Four Reasons Veterans’ Skills Benefit the Construction Industry

by Josh White | Feb 7, 2021
Careers | Departments | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Many dynamic traits acquired through military service can directly transfer to the business world, and the construction industry is no exception. When looking to expand the employee roster, consider starting with veterans.

Overcoming Recruiting Challenges in the Construction and Trucking Industries

by Josh Zywien | Feb 3, 2021
Careers | Equipment | Recruitment | Retention | Vehicles | Workforce

The skilled labor shortage has negatively impacted the construction and trucking industries. But some companies are taking a different approach—turning to AI, automation and mobile technology to make the hiring process faster and easier.

Consider Offering Relocation to Attract Top Construction Talent

by Bill Wolfe | Feb 2, 2021
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Contractors aiming to be the best in the market should invest in high-performing industry leaders or diversify a team to improve their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Relocation is one strategy that can help companies reach those goals.

Create a Culture That Better Supports Women in Construction

by Laura Beebe | Feb 1, 2021
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

The pandemic has accelerated vast changes in the workplace and exposed critical gaps employers and their employees face on a day-to-day basis. One of the top contenders? The challenges women face simply showing up to work.

How Employers Can Relieve Construction Workers’ Stress Over Pay and Benefits

by Amy Mosher | Jan 28, 2021
Accounting | Business | Finance | Retention | Workforce

From payroll to benefits, frontline heroes like construction workers shouldn’t have to worry about tedious administrative tasks related to pay and benefits.

Construction Employment News: January 2021

by Construction Executive | Jan 25, 2021
Careers | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

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

How Construction Can Serve the Underserved

by Di-Ann Eisnor | Jan 18, 2021
Careers | Diversity | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

As a society, we have the chance to do better, and that effort will take all of us to ensure workers of all races, creeds, religions and gender identities have equal access to career mobility and growth.
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