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Home » Topic » Workforce » Retention

The Keys to Attracting and Retaining Construction Talent

by Kevin Clary, Matt Bertman | Mar 7, 2019
Human Resources | Organization Culture | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Skilled workers are in high demand, so firms must stand out in their methods for attracting workers. Check out our tips for engaging prospective talent, and retaining the most valuable employees.

Four Keys to Attracting and Retaining Construction Talent

by Kevin Clary | Mar 7, 2019
Human Resources | Organization Culture | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Skilled workers are in high demand, so firms must stand out in their methods for attracting workers. Check out our tips for engaging prospective talent, and retaining the most valuable employees.

Processes to Help Contractors Deal With the Skilled Labor Shortage

by Andy S. Choi | Mar 5, 2019
Careers | Project Management | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Contractors must understand and estimate the standard projection of labor costs for the job and factor into their bids inefficiencies, delays from other trades and higher wages to obtain the labor when needed.

How the USERRA Can Impact Construction Contractors

by Tawny Alvarez | Mar 5, 2019
Legislation | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

USERRA is a federal statute that prohibits discrimination by employers against employees and potential employees based on their military service. Additionally, it places specific obligations on employers that may have employees who are returning to work after a period of military service. Here's what contractors need to know.

Develop a Strong Company Culture to Attract Top Construction Management Students

by Jessica Porter | Mar 4, 2019
Careers | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Construction unemployment is historically low, which is excellent news for the economy but presents challenges for construction employers who need to fill an estimated 500,000 available jobs. That means construction management students who are doing well in school essentially have their pick of employers.

Women Make Their Mark on Construction Leadership

by Annalisa Enrile, Oliver Ritchie | Feb 21, 2019
Careers | Diversity | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Instead of waiting for a seat at the table, women in construction have to ask for one and create space for other women once they are seated.

Ideologies That Need to Change for Construction to Advance

by Matt Man | Feb 18, 2019
Business | Business Development | Careers | Culture | Economy | Organization Culture | Recruitment | Retention | Training

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

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

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