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Ideologies That Need to Change for Construction to Advance

Despite an estimated 11 percent increase in commercial construction, the percentage of young construction workers has declined by 30 percent in the past decade. With more projects and fewer workers, the landscape of the construction industry must adapt if it hopes to advance.

Construction Employment News: February 2019

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

Focus on Clarity, Growth and Contribution to Recruit High-performing Millennials

When a company knows what’s most important to high-performing millennials, they can take what many see as a challenge and turn it into an opportunity.

SMS and GenZ: How to Recruit in 2019

If recruiters keep getting no responses to their outreach efforts, and they’re sure it’s not due to a lack of creativity, it probably has something to do with the other 120 emails that hit the candidates’ inbox the same day. Reaching out via SMS (text messaging) can help break through the noise and improve recruitment efforts.

Construction Trends Contractors Need to Know in 2019

This year, contractors will need to consider sustainability, hiring, new technology, prefabrication and market conditions. Despite a few areas of concern, most contractors are confident in their ability to meet the challenges of 2019.

Keys to Creating a Female-Friendly Company Culture in Construction

Studies show that having a diverse workforce, including a more balanced ratio of men and women in leadership positions, is beneficial to an organization’s bottom line—and the construction industry should be no exception.

Develop Loyal and Hardworking Employees by Creating a Great Workplace Culture

When on the quest to create or nurture a great work environment, it is essential to empower employees, be respectful, lead by example and move forward with purpose. Happy and healthy employees are loyal and exceptional ambassadors of a company’s brand.

Building Employee Engagement Raises Creativity and Productivity

Surveys show solid evidence linking employee engagement to performance, with some suggesting it is the strongest factor in customer service, creativity and productivity.

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Ideologies That Need to Change for Construction to Advance

Construction Employment News: February 2019

Focus on Clarity, Growth and Contribution to Recruit High-performing Millennials

SMS and GenZ: How to Recruit in 2019

Construction Trends Contractors Need to Know in 2019

Keys to Creating a Female-Friendly Company Culture in Construction

Develop Loyal and Hardworking Employees by Creating a Great Workplace Culture

Building Employee Engagement Raises Creativity and Productivity

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