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Five Soft Skills Necessary for Success in Today’s Construction Market

by Charlie Kimmel | Nov 14, 2019
Careers | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Construction companies should look for employees who possess these skills—but they also should look for employees who recognize where they have weaknesses and who are willing to learn and improve. Commitment to self-improvement is a good sign in construction workers at every level.

Help Build Momentum for Construction Careers

by Susanna Jakubik | Nov 7, 2019
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Contractors should continue to seek dedicated team players who are ready to learn, smart and good at solving problems. They shouldn’t sacrifice company values to meet employment quotas. It might be harder to accomplish, but it’s not impossible.

The Future of Construction Depends on High-School Students

by Meredith Love | Oct 31, 2019
Careers | Diversity | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

By partnering with schools and reaching out to students, contractors can capitalize on the next generation of “new-collar workers” who have the technical aptitude and soft skills to lead the construction industry into the future.

Take a Holistic Approach to Address the Skills Gap in Construction

by Liz Scott | Oct 26, 2019
Careers | Diversity | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Construction businesses can attract and nurture talent to help close the current skills gap by offering robust apprenticeship programs, working as an industry to promote construction careers, providing a clear path to growth for current employees and focusing on creating a diverse workforce.

Five Recruiting Strategies for a 21st Century Workforce

by Natalie Pedraza | Oct 25, 2019
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Recruiting the next generation of construction professionals is about general contractors remaining authentic, visible and accessible in the communities in which they are recruiting.

Construction Employment News: October 2019

by Construction Executive | Oct 23, 2019
Careers | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

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

Optimize a Workforce With Millennial, Gen X and Baby Boomer Employees

by John Fish | Oct 13, 2019
Careers | Diversity | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Organizations that provide nurturing work environments and training opportunities that allow Gen Xers and Millennials to grow professionally together will thrive and become a force for positive change.

Increase Employee Engagement During a Digital Transformation

by Robin Fleming | Oct 4, 2019
Careers | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

High levels of worker engagement translate to satisfied customers and a safer work environment. Digital is the means to get a company to its end goal, but the transformation is an enterprise-wide activity, so it needs to think about employees first.
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