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Home » Topic » Workforce » Retention

Bridging the Expertise and Knowledge Gap From a Retiring Generation of Builders

by James Norris | Dec 20, 2024
Recruitment | Retention | Technology | Workforce | Workforce Management

Smartapp presents its vision for the role of AI in the future of the built environment and its workforce.

Road Warriors: Making Work Travel Work Better

by Construction Executive | Dec 13, 2024
Culture | Nuts + Bolts | Organization Culture | Research | Retention | Workforce

Work travel is back but not necessarily better. A new report reveals where workers wish they had more travel options.

What You Need to Know About the Dirt World

by Grace Calengor | Dec 11, 2024
Careers | Education | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce | Young Professionals

Now in its second year, there is no terrible-twos phase for the construction industry’s newest workforce conference, the Dirt World Summit.

The Power of ‘Why’: Optimizing New Employee Onboarding

by Anne Lackey | Dec 4, 2024
Departments | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Employee onboarding can make or break a new hire’s transition into your workforce. Here are essential tips to ensure the process helps new hires get up to speed as efficiently as possible.

Diversifying Your Construction Company’s Trade Skills to Meet Growing Demand

by Anne Lackey | Oct 22, 2024
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

A well-rounded company attracts well-rounded employees—and makes for well-rounded bottom lines.

ABC Urges Negotiations to Restore Operations Following Port Strike

by ABC | Oct 3, 2024
Legal and Regulatory | Regulations | Retention | Workforce

Following the ILA strike on the East and Gulf Coasts, ABC issues a statement.

Construction Job Openings Plunge By 51,000 in July

by ABC | Sep 9, 2024
Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Job openings in the construction industry dropped by 71,000 in June. July saw that trend continue, with another drop of 51,000.

Strategies for Tackling Workforce Challenges at Your Construction Company

by Brett Addis | Sep 9, 2024
Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

The skilled labor shortage may feel like old news, but there are always new ways to combat it—especially for companies that go beyond simple recruitment and retention efforts.
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