Staff development is critical to running a successful business. How well a contractor prepares the next generation impacts the next decade or more of bottom line results for the business.
Construction Employment News: May 2020
Here’s a look at employment moves that occurred in the construction industry this month.
Create an In-House Training Program to Prepare for the Future
Companies can no longer sit back and expect employees with the right training to come to them; they need to take control by analyzing the specific needs of their organization and customers.
Five Best Practices to Protect Construction Workers During a Pandemic
The construction industry can help mitigate COVID-19 damage by clearly communicating and enforcing safety best practices, providing updated and ongoing training, as well as preparing for the unexpected.
Three Ways E-Learning Can Benefit Suppliers in the Construction and Manufacturing Industries
By adopting a customer training platform, companies can develop courses and learning experiences that efficiently build the knowledge, skills and abilities of their resellers and distributors while maintaining full visibility and optimizing savings.
The Skilled Labor Shortage: Implications for Construction Businesses
The current labor shortage has far-reaching implications for worker safety and construction quality, which could adversely impact a company’s bottom line if investments are not made to address the issue.
Educate, Accelerate and Explore: Take Advantage of Downtime During the Pandemic
Contractors have an unexpected opportunity to reinforce and learn new skills, improve digital connections between field and office, as well as investigate and invest in technologies for long-term resilience.
The ROI in Formal Mentoring Programs in the Construction Industry
Launching a formal mentoring program can help contractors attract and retain employees. Although there are plenty of internships and apprenticeships sponsored by schools and industry groups, mentorship provides the opportunity groom workers for a job.












