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Make the Best Employment Offer to Build Company Loyalty

by Guy Ross | Feb 27, 2018
Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Making the first employment offer the company's best offer establishes a foundation of respect and enthusiasm that will cause a ripple effect long after the new employee’s first day.

Construction Employment News: February 2018

by Construction Executive | Feb 21, 2018
Recruitment | Retention | Total Human Health | Workforce

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

Five Strategies to Deal With Opioid Dependence and Substance Abuse in Construction

by Dr. Deborah Happ | Feb 20, 2018
Recruitment | Retention | Wellness | Workforce

Illicit drug use among constructions workers is at 15 percent—and construction workers are more likely to abuse opioids than employees in any other industry (except food service). Here's how to best handle substance abuse in the workplace.

Think Outside the Box to Make the Best Hire

by Guy Ross | Feb 15, 2018
Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

A common mistake employers make during the hiring process is clinging too tightly to a preconceived notion of what the right candidate will be like. In today’s candidate-short construction market, think outside the box to find talent.

Seven Ways to Identify and Hire the Right Employees

by Lauren Brookes | Feb 5, 2018
Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

In an industry that’s projected to keep expanding, the labor shortage is an obstacle all construction business owners must face head-on. Being specific about what they want in a new hire coupled with demonstrating the patience and creativity needed to attract and recruit the right employees will help fill the important positions they need to succeed.

Silicon Valley Is the Answer to Attracting the Next Generation in Construction

by Sarah Hodges | Feb 5, 2018
Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Students who are graduating with an appetite to work for Silicon Valley startups perceive construction as a hard-working, hands-on industry, which it absolutely is. But it can also be tech-focused, engaging and exciting.

A Strong Company Foundation Starts With Employee Engagement

by Dan Harris | Feb 2, 2018
Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

When people are asked to picture construction employees, what often comes to mind are hardworking, clock-in and clock-out, push-through-the-day professionals. Their level of dedication to and passion for their work are not typically considered.

Debunking Top Construction Employment Law Myths

by Robin I. Frank | Jan 23, 2018
Law | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Owning and operating a successful construction company requires contractors to comply with many employment laws and become aware of a number of employment law myths, particularly relating to overtime and minimum wage laws. While failure to comply can be expensive, there are steps contractors can take to avoid repercussions.
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