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Five Ways to Successfully Lead a Multigenerational Workforce

by Scott Reeves | Jul 26, 2019
Careers | Diversity | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | 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.

Focus on the Employee Experience to Beat the Talent Shortage

by Greg Barnett | Jul 26, 2019
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Companies that focus on retention by investing in optimizing their current talent, working to improve employee experience and only hiring when necessary are much more competitive in the war on talent.

Help Employees Develop Skills Necessary for Succession Planning

by Shane Brown | Jul 19, 2019
Careers | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

How can owners make their companies as strong, or stronger, without them in it? Achieving that goal may require looking for external help to identify the gaps in the talent make-up and investing substantially in improving skills.

Construction Employment News: July 2019

by Construction Executive | Jul 18, 2019
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

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

May Construction Unemployment Rates Down in 46 States Year-Over-Year, Says ABC

by ABC | Jul 16, 2019
Careers | Economy | Human Resources | Markets | Recruitment | Retention

In May, estimated not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rates fell nationally and in 46 states on a year-over-year basis. Three states (Michigan, South Dakota and Vermont) had no change, while only Hawaii increased, rising from 5% in May 2018 to 5.2% in the most recent report.

Steps for a Successful First Week in a New Job

by Billy Doubraski | Jul 13, 2019
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Success in any role requires working hard and communicating effectively every day, but the first week in a new job is a great time to establish good routines and build strong working relationships.

A How-To Guide for Recruiting Millennials to Construction

by Darren Bounds | Jul 5, 2019
Careers | Diversity | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Construction companies are more than builders; they are developers of people. They should keep evolving their recruiting approach, so as the industry continues to change they are prepared.

What Does Your Interview Style Say to Potential Employees?

by Justin Wilkins | Jun 22, 2019
Careers | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Here are eight common interview strategies—and their unexpected implications. Some interview strategies are intentional, but some might be subconscious behaviors that can send the wrong signals to promising candidates.
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