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Construction Employment News: November 2018
Here’s a look at employment moves that occurred in the construction industry this month.
Hiring Strategies for a Candidate-tight Construction Labor Market
Top candidates are in high demand and once these candidates make their decision to look for a new position, they will have multiple options. Whatever contractors can do now to adapt to this new candidate-tight market will contribute to their success in the future.
Skilled Trades to Remain Necessary With Increase of Automation
Skilled trades might be one of the most secure jobs on the market. Automation will continue to change lives, but it will be the mindfulness and specialization of humans that helps this technology reach its full potential.
Four Ways to Beat the Skilled Worker Shortage
Fighting the worker shortage in construction is proving difficult for employers across the country. By making the positive changes needed to help their businesses stand out, contractors will be positioning themselves for success in years to come.
Skilled Wage Growth to Accelerate in 2019 and 2020
IHS Markit reports construction industry wages, which averaged 3.2 percent growth in 2018, will continue to move closer to the 4 percent growth mark in the next three years.
Focus on Preventive Care to Reduce Workers’ Compensation Claims
With the right delivery model and plans, the costs to provide benefits would be a fraction of those associated with increases in workers’ compensation premiums.
As Talent War Hits Construction and Surety Industries, It’s Time to Innovate and Communicate
It’s all over the headlines: The construction industry is booming, but qualified labor is in short supply. For those in the surety industry, the ripple effects from construction growth come with the same rewards and challenges. While these industries are growing, unemployment is at all-time lows and talent is at a premium.
