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Four Ways Veterans’ Skills Benefit the Construction Industry

by Josh White | Nov 9, 2021
Careers | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

With the American workforce in dire need of productive workers, veterans can bring new and unique skill sets to the table. Employers need to not only hire veterans, but actively seek them out and prioritize the recruitment and involvement of these individuals.

FAQs About the Federal Contractor Vaccination Mandate

by Helen Holden, Sonja McGill, Randi Winter, Michelle Berger | Nov 8, 2021
Business Development | Training | Workforce

While much remains to be determined, the intent of the federal contractor mandate is broad applicability with real liability risks for covered contractors and subcontractors that do not comply. Here are answers to 18 common compliance questions.

The Power of Peer-to-Peer Support for Promoting Jobsite Mental Wellbeing

by Cal Beyer, Rob Dahl | Nov 5, 2021
Organization Culture | Training | Wellness | Workforce

Peer-to-peer support is an effective method for fostering worker connectedness to improve mental health and well-being among a construction workforce.

College Degrees Do Not Define Career Success

by Donna Reichle | Nov 4, 2021
Careers | Training | Workforce

Frank Boecker testified on behalf of Associated Builders and Contractors before the U.S. House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development.

Develop and Support NexGen Construction Leaders

by Pamela A. Scott | Nov 3, 2021
Business Development | Careers | Human Resources | Leadership | Training | Workforce

Without these benchmarks, NextGen leaders enter the C-suite unprepared to lead. NextGen leaders deserve to enter the C-suite prepared to succeed in their roles. The future of the construction industry depends on it.

Strategies to Reduce the Number of Human Errors and Accidents on Jobsites

by Bryan Christiansen | Oct 26, 2021
Careers | Tools | Training | Workforce

It is critical to recognize that human error does not occur at random; understanding why errors occur, as well as the various factors that contribute to their escalation, can help companies establish more effective control.

How to Address the Four Biggest Staffing Issues In Construction Industry

by Bryan Christiansen | Oct 20, 2021
Careers | Economy | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

The construction sector in the United States is a booming industry that is facing a surge in demand following the global pandemic. Yet, business leaders in this sector have been facing recurring human resource management challenges.

Bolster Diversity and Inclusion by Dispelling Myths About Construction Jobs

by Bruce Orr | Oct 13, 2021
Careers | Diversity | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

To attract a diverse workforce, contractors should focus on the full range of possibilities—not just jobs that involve “swinging a hammer,” but also those in project management, data analytics, digital modeling and other often under-emphasized areas.
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