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Focus on the Employee Experience to Beat the Talent Shortage

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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.

Construction Employment News: June 2019

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

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Construction Employment News: July 2019

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

Steps for a Successful First Week in a New Job

A How-To Guide for Recruiting Millennials to Construction

What Does Your Interview Style Say to Potential Employees?

Construction Employment News: June 2019

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