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Ways to Communicate With and Understand Generation Z

by Chris Lennon | Sep 27, 2018
Careers | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Generation Z employees are fast learners and willing to invest time and effort in firms that are willing to invest in their professional development. With clear communication and career paths, contractors can recruit and retain these hard workers.

Create a Succession Plan That Includes the CFO

by Martin C. McCarthy | Sep 20, 2018
Accounting | Careers | Finance | Leadership | Training | Workforce

Typically, a succession plan focuses on the CEO and operational management positions. It is rare, but important, to have a succession plan for the CFO as well.

Five Questions to Ask Before Firing an Employee

by Laura Buckler | Sep 17, 2018
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

No matter how hard a business owner tries to keep all employees and help them progress, sometimes firing someone is necessary. Such decisions shouldn’t be taken lightly, so the following questions will help the employer to take all needed preparations.

Enhance Training Company-Wide With Microlearning

by Oliver Ritchie, Annalisa Enrile | Sep 13, 2018
Organization Culture | Training | Workforce

Microlearning is based on new findings that indicate analyzing, evaluating and creating do not require extended educational experiences. It is an opportunity for organizations to engage their staff in training and capacity building.

How to Use the Mentor-Protégé Program to Access Federal Projects

by Matthew J. Whipple | Sep 11, 2018
Business | Business Development | Training | Workforce

Federal agencies have many opportunities for small business that are new to the marketplace. Businesses considering the mentor-protégé program should keep the following tips in mind to maximize their potential for success.

Improve Business Operations by Becoming a Learning Organization

by Sarah Skidmore | Sep 10, 2018
Business | Human Resources | Organization Culture | Training | Workforce

Embracing the culture of a learning organization is about valuing team members and their development, as well as focusing on growth and evolution across the organization.

Why Construction Companies Need to Hire Women

by Arthur Langer | Sep 7, 2018
Careers | Diversity | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Women just might save the day for the struggling construction industry. Here’s how.

Three Reasons Construction Needs Interns in the Field

by Jace Henry | Sep 6, 2018
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Many contractors offer internship programs for college-level students and see a great return, but are the company and the intern getting the most out of the summer?
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