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Workforce Drug Positivity Rate Reaches 10-year High

by Quest Diagnostics | Jul 10, 2018
Human Resources | Training | Workforce

Driven by increases in cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana, drug use by the American workforce remains at its highest rate in more than a decade, according to a new analysis released today by Quest Diagnostics.

Seven Tips to Write a Great Construction Résumé

by Grace Carter | Jul 9, 2018
Careers | Human Resources | Training | Workforce

Plenty of talented construction workers don’t get the job they’re after. It’s not because they lack education, skills or experience, but because they don’t know how to present these assets on a résumé.

Tips to Help Women Optimize Their Potential in the Male-Dominated Construction Industry

by Barbara Anne Spignardo | Jul 5, 2018
Careers | Diversity | Leadership | Training | Workforce

By putting certain tools to work, such as networking, mentoring and giving 100 percent in a focused manner, women in the building industry will continue to advance, gain leadership roles and succeed.

Apprenticeships Must Be Expanded to Meet 21st Century Workforce Needs, Says ABC

by ABC | Jul 2, 2018
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

According to the final report of the Task Force on Apprenticeship Expansion, apprenticeship programs offer workers a career path with paid, on-the-job training and provide employers with highly trained workers, but they are insufficient to address the growing skills gap in many industries.

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.
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