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Home » Topic » Workforce » Retention

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

by Blake Cavignac | Feb 14, 2019
Careers | Organization Culture | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

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

by Darren Bounds | Feb 12, 2019
Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

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

by Lior Zitzman | Feb 7, 2019
Business | Business Development | Careers | Economy | Recruitment | Retention

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

by Jessica Chen | Feb 7, 2019
Careers | Diversity | Human Resources | Leadership | Organization Culture | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

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

by Alyssa Kwasny | Feb 4, 2019
Careers | Organization Culture | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

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

by Laurie Richards | Jan 31, 2019
Business Development | Careers | Human Resources | Organization Culture | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

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

‘Power UP’ the Workforce With Women

by Maggie Murphy | Jan 31, 2019
Diversity | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Mittie Cannon and a team of industry stakeholders are focused on making young women aware of their opportunities in the construction industry through Power UP, Inc.

Why Contractors Need a Social Impact Strategy

by Annalisa Enrile, Oliver Ritchie | Jan 28, 2019
Business | Business Development | Recruitment | Retention

Corporate businesses are shifting from corporate social responsibility to activities that create direct solutions to social problems or strengthen the communities in which they are located.
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