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Keep Recruitment Efforts Moving in 2020

by Johanna Chryssikos | Aug 4, 2020
Departments | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

While there’s a tremendous focus on the financial situation of companies right now, it’s critical that leaders in the construction industry maintain focus on the people portion as well.

Construction Employment News: July 2020

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

Joint Employer Status: When a Contractor Might Be Responsible for Subcontractor Wages

Contractors tend to overlook their potential liability as a joint employer. However, as the industry continues to face labor shortages and many turn to staffing agencies and alternative employment arrangements, overlooking potential joint employer status can prove devastating.

Get Creative for Post-Pandemic Construction Recruiting

This moment in time offers an opportunity to jump start long-term infrastructure careers. This will call for an increase in a dwindling labor force that was a challenge pre-pandemic. The good news is there are many ways to fill this gap and meet present and future construction needs.

Having a Good Recruitment and Retention Plan Is Essential to Business Growth

Although is it is impossible to have zero turnover, contractors can be prepared by having a good recruitment and retention plan. This starts with being a conscious company that is more focused on its stakeholders (including customers, employees, suppliers and the community) than on profits.

Constructing an Inclusive LGBTQ+ Work Environment—It’s the Law

The Supreme Court recently upheld Title VII, which protects lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender workers. Moving forward, employers will need to ensure their equal employment opportunity policies, practices and trainings reflect this new court holding.

Construction Employment News: June 2020

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

Confronting Race and Inclusion in the Construction Industry

Here are five ways construction business leaders can create an inclusive environment in their companies that represents all employees.

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Keep Recruitment Efforts Moving in 2020

Construction Employment News: July 2020

Joint Employer Status: When a Contractor Might Be Responsible for Subcontractor Wages

Get Creative for Post-Pandemic Construction Recruiting

Having a Good Recruitment and Retention Plan Is Essential to Business Growth

Constructing an Inclusive LGBTQ+ Work Environment—It’s the Law

Construction Employment News: June 2020

Confronting Race and Inclusion in the Construction Industry

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