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Hiring Strategies for a Candidate-tight Construction Labor Market

by Debra Holden | Nov 13, 2018
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

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

by Kevin Clary | Nov 8, 2018
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

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

by Chris Lennon | Nov 5, 2018
Careers | Organization Culture | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

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

by Joanna Masterson | Nov 5, 2018
Careers | Training | Workforce

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

by David Slepak | Nov 1, 2018
Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

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

by Larry Taylor | Oct 31, 2018
Careers | Recruitment | Training | Workforce

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.

Streamline and Improve the Hiring Process With an Applicant Tracking System

by Construction Executive | Oct 29, 2018
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Applicant tracking systems can help contractors reduce manual work related to hiring by automatically sharing new job postings on top career sites, searching for a specific group of construction workers and sending candidates personalized emails about new job opportunities.

Contractors Must Step Up and Address Workforce Shortages

by Joshua Munns | Oct 25, 2018
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

To drive change, the construction industry must collectively be a positive force in addressing negative stereotypes and pushing for solutions to increase employee retention and recruitment.
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