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How Mentoring Can Help Students Discover the Benefits of a Career in Construction

by Michael Tecci, Alejandro Miranda | Jun 10, 2020
Careers | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Mentoring students on the ins-and-outs of the construction industry helps them acquire a better understanding of the roles and responsibilities required for a career in construction.

Six Ways to Find Out if Someone Is the Right Candidate

by Kristen Ripmaster | Jun 9, 2020
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Here are a few tactics hiring managers should use before, during and after the interview to make sure they’re not just hiring a good candidate—they’re hiring the right one.

Jobsite Productivity and Planning on the Other Side of the COVID-19 Curve

by Eamonn O’Rourke | Jun 7, 2020
Business | Business Development | Productivity | Project Management | Recruitment | Retention

The other side of this pandemic has the potential for increased profitability for the building sector, and many are hoping the incoming wave of business will help make up for lost time.

Three Ways to Guarantee a Positive Interview Experience for Every Candidate

by Bill Wolfe | Jun 3, 2020
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Whether a new hire results from an interview or not, creating a positive interview experience is important. These simple strategies will help guarantee candidates leave interviews with a positive impression of the company.

Labor Shortages Require Recruitment: Early Outreach Can Have Significant Impacts

by Doug Morrison | Jun 2, 2020
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

The earlier companies can engage students in the industry, the easier it will be to incorporate students into the workforce. Competitive benefits and pay, a strong safety culture and clear opportunities for advancement are all great ways to attract talent.

How Soon Will the Leadership Gap Impact Construction Businesses?

by Pamela A. Scott | May 28, 2020
Business Development | Careers | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Staff development is critical to running a successful business. How well a contractor prepares the next generation impacts the next decade or more of bottom line results for the business.

Construction Employment News: May 2020

by Construction Executive | May 28, 2020
Careers | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

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

A Diverse Team Is Better Equipped to Solve Challenges

by Cara Lanigan | May 20, 2020
Careers | Diversity | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

When faced with unique and complex challenges in construction, having different perspectives provided by increased diversity—of experience, background and knowledge—better equips project teams to execute the right solutions.
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