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Home » Topic » Workforce » Training

Six (and a Half) Job Posting Tips That Will Attract the Right Candidates

by Ryan Englin | Jun 28, 2018
Business Development | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

With a severe labor shortage and fewer people entering the field every day, it’s no longer enough to post an ad on Craigslist and expect high-quality applicants. It’s time to turn over recruiting activities to the marketing team; they know what it takes to attract the right candidates.

Construction Employment News: June 2018

by Construction Executive | Jun 22, 2018
Careers | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Here’s a look at employment moves that occurred in the construction industry this month.

Promoting Intergenerational Mentorship in the Field

by Sarah Carr | Jun 21, 2018
Diversity | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Building a culture focused on mentorship and learning at every level is one way construction companies can ensure sustained growth and the continued success of their employees.

Incentivizing Change to Bridge the Skills Gap

by John Robbins | Jun 19, 2018
Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

The construction industry can mitigate the impact of a lack of people by moving toward a better-structured industry that is more resilient, less cyclical, more automated and is adopting the best of global expertise and innovation.

Ensuring the Safety of Temporary Workers

by Conor McNally | Jun 15, 2018
OSHA | PPE | Safety | Total Human Health | Training | Workforce

Ignoring safety concerns of temporary workers is not an option. A solution that includes training, equipment, leadership, compliance and ongoing management leads to a strong safety culture.

Why Invest in Construction Safety Training?

by Chris Lennon | Jun 5, 2018
Safety | Training

Most construction workers rely upon on-the-job training. Smart employers provide training options to employees; it helps them discover untapped talent and retain their workforce for the long-term.

Five Ways to Attract and Retain Workers

by Kelsey Fritz | Jun 4, 2018
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Contractors need to reevaluate their approach to recruiting and retaining employees. The industry has changed and the ways companies can reach job seekers has changed too. With the current shortage, companies should try out new techniques to determine whether they produce results.

Indiana Flooring Contractor Takes Action With New Merit Shop Apprenticeship Program

by Joanna Masterson | Jun 4, 2018
Careers | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

The shortage of skilled workers in building trades, industrial, manufacturing and similar occupations is so significant in Indiana that it has captured the attention of Gov. Eric Holcomb, who has made growing apprenticeship programs one of his priorities.
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