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How Smart Construction Companies Use Social Media to Find Job Candidates

by Jeremy Knauff | Apr 12, 2018
Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Most people today know that social media can be a powerful tool to generate new business, but not many realize that it also can be used connect with potential job candidates. Here's how to find new hires using Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Six Ways to Improve Employees’ Knowledge Retention

by Kamy Anderson | Apr 11, 2018
Organization Culture | Retention | Training | Workforce

Employees lose more than ninety percent of new knowledge in a month. Here’s how to fix that.

U.S. Commercial Real Estate Development and Operations Supports 7.6 Million Jobs

by NAIOP | Apr 11, 2018
Economy | Markets | Recruitment | Retention

Commercial real estate supported 7.6 million American jobs and contributed $935.1 billion to U.S. GDP in 2017, according to Economic Impacts of Commercial Real Estate, a study published by the NAIOP Research Foundation.

Innovative Ways Contractors Can Manage the Labor Shortage

by Vic Lance | Apr 6, 2018
Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Construction companies can outsmart the labor shortage and ensure their businesses don’t suffer losses in several ways, despite the lack of skilled workers.

Use Technology to Help Fill the Skilled Labor Shortage

by Joseph Barba | Apr 4, 2018
Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

In the new world of digital technology, employers are turning to different options when it comes to finding and hiring skilled workers. Necessity is the mother of invention, and new technology could be the answer to the labor shortage.

Attract and Develop the Best Talent Across Generations

by Chris Lennon | Apr 2, 2018
Human Resources | Organization Culture | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Generational shift isn’t anything to be worried about. With the right planning and employee development efforts, companies have the power to attract, retain and engage superstar employees for years to come.

Focus on Alignment Between Company and Employee to Make the Best Hiring Decisions

by Lynn Failing | Mar 30, 2018
Human Resources | Organization Culture | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

When it comes to hiring new team members, finding the right fit is not as simple as it sounds. In fact, many managers make the mistake of oversimplifying their quest to hire the best. The [...]

Construction Employment News: March 2018

by Construction Executive | Mar 27, 2018
Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

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