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The Top Five Qualities in Construction Employee Candidates

by Billy Doubraski, Justin Wilkins | Dec 13, 2018
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

The truth is, a construction firm is going to employ the person who will benefit the company the most. That often means hiring the person it would least like to see a competitor have on its payroll.

Focus on Quality Over Quantity in Today’s Candidate-driven Market

by Guy Ross | Dec 10, 2018
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

As the industry continues its rapid growth rate, companies find themselves struggling to bring in the skilled labor they need to meet market demand. The best move a contractor can make right now is to stop getting caught up in quantity and start focusing on quality.

Four Tips to Improve the Employee Experience

by Hawley Kane | Dec 6, 2018
Careers | Human Resources | Organization Culture | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Every interaction an employee has at work—whether it is on the jobsite, in the warehouse or in the front office—contributes to their experience. Contractors can deepen loyalty and performance by carefully designing employee experiences.

Three Education Commitments to Help Bridge the Skills Gap

by Eric Luftig | Dec 4, 2018
Business Development | Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Because of the skills gap, it’s more important than ever to elevate training efforts to support today’s workforce and plant seeds for the future through development and exposure for the next generation.

How Veterans Can Help Build a Stronger Construction Workforce

by Josh Billingsley | Nov 29, 2018
Careers | Diversity | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Employers are increasingly looking for veterans to fill available positions in their companies, understanding that working in the military provides access to unique training that is not typically available in the private sector.

Construction Employment News: November 2018

by Construction Executive | Nov 26, 2018
Careers | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

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

Hiring Strategies for a Candidate-tight Construction Labor Market

by Debra Holden | Nov 13, 2018
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Top candidates are in high demand and once these candidates make their decision to look for a new position, they will have multiple options. Whatever contractors can do now to adapt to this new candidate-tight market will contribute to their success in the future.

Skilled Trades to Remain Necessary With Increase of Automation

by Kevin Clary | Nov 8, 2018
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Skilled trades might be one of the most secure jobs on the market. Automation will continue to change lives, but it will be the mindfulness and specialization of humans that helps this technology reach its full potential.
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