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by Sam Barnes | Sep 2, 2019
Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Many contractors today are urgently transforming their recruiting practices to attract the right kind of worker. That’s because productivity has taken a huge hit in today’s red hot economy as worker numbers dwindle in an ever-tightening labor market.

Keep the Momentum Going When Recruiting New Employees

When hiring managers cancel interviews at the last minute, momentum comes to a screeching halt. All of a sudden, candidates begin to wonder if the company values their skills as much as it said it did.

Construction Employment News: August 2019

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

Tips to Improve Construction Industry Recruiting

Construction firms can use these four tips to take an innovative, strategic approach to recruiting in order to weather the labor shortage and effectively recruit and hire qualified employees.

The Fundamentals of the Construction Industry Are Strong, but Lingering Workforce Concerns Need Industry-Wide Action

The latest CCI numbers show 46% of contractors still have a “high concern” about the availability of skilled labor and 85% are equally concerned about the cost of labor.

Attract More Women to Construction With a Female-Friendly Environment and Culture

Even with a lot of focus recently on diversity in the workplace, construction is still a male-dominated industry. According to recent surveys, women make up less than 10% of the construction workforce.

Explore New Avenues for Hiring CEOs of Engineering and Construction Companies

Significant industry changes require strong CEOs to guide construction companies through changing times. Determine how engineering and construction companies find CEO talent, as well as the type of background CEOs should have.

Five Ways to Successfully Lead a Multigenerational Workforce

In today’s workplace there are five generations with unique viewpoints on work ethic, communication and leadership—including a diverse collection of opinions and skillsets that can help businesses set themselves apart and be more innovative than competitors.

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Forward Progress

Keep the Momentum Going When Recruiting New Employees

Construction Employment News: August 2019

Tips to Improve Construction Industry Recruiting

The Fundamentals of the Construction Industry Are Strong, but Lingering Workforce Concerns Need Industry-Wide Action

Attract More Women to Construction With a Female-Friendly Environment and Culture

Explore New Avenues for Hiring CEOs of Engineering and Construction Companies

Five Ways to Successfully Lead a Multigenerational Workforce

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