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How Technology Can Help Contractors Hire the Right Team

by Di-Ann Eisnor | Mar 22, 2021
Careers | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Hiring managers face an uphill battle in the trades due to small networks and outdated hiring opportunities. Today, contractors have options to adapt technology best practices to hire the right teams and positively impact the jobsite every day.

2021 Executive Insights: Education & Training

by Construction Executive | Mar 15, 2021
Business | Education | Executive Profiles | Training | Workforce

Industry experts share their insights on the state of construction training amidst a global pandemic as well as what the future holds for virtual learning.

ABC Convention Preps Contractors for a Positive Outlook

by Construction Executive | Mar 11, 2021
Careers | Total Human Health | Training | Workforce

ABC Convention, hosted in Grapevine, Texas, offered remote streaming of four powerful keynotes and announced the Construction Workforce Awards and Excellence in Construction® Awards, with winners to be featured in CE's April 2021 and June 2021 issues.

Connect With the Construction Workforce Using Technology

by Justin Rudwell | Mar 10, 2021
Careers | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Technology that drives a connected, driven and efficient workforce can help contractors attract and retain talent—and increase employee loyalty.

Contractors Should Consider Adding COVID-19 Vaccinations to Wellness Plans

by Wendy King | Feb 25, 2021
Recruitment | Retention | Training | Wellness | Workforce

Construction firms are among those with a role to play in getting the U.S. population vaccinated to achieve herd immunity and start working together again. Their challenge will be to navigate the risks with care.

Why Employee Feedback Is Key to Business Survival in Tough Times

by Pamela A. Scott | Feb 22, 2021
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Understandably, business leaders are hesitant to provide feedback to employees. However, feedback is critical for employee success and the survival of construction businesses in the age of COVID-19.

How General Contractors Can Protect Themselves From Subcontractors’ Faulty Workmanship

by J. Eric Smentowski | Feb 17, 2021
Insurance | OSHA | Risk | Risk Management | Safety | Training | Workforce

Strategies to deal with the risks of faulty workmanship include taking proactive measures, actively managing incidents and safeguarding against financial impacts through risk transfer.

Growing a Valued Professional Network

by Adam Vanden Elzen | Feb 15, 2021
Careers | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Discussions of networking early in a career are not commonplace, but they should be. Here are four tips for apprentices wondering how to start or where to look for potential networking opportunities.
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