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Four Ways to Grow Team Strengths

by Sarah Skidmore | Feb 15, 2018
Leadership | Organization Culture | Training | Workforce

Leadership principles are invaluable to construction teams, so construction executives must go back to the basics of understanding the dynamics of culture, leadership and followership. Four principles are critical for construction executives when growing team strengths.

Think Outside the Box to Make the Best Hire

A common mistake employers make during the hiring process is clinging too tightly to a preconceived notion of what the right candidate will be like. In today’s candidate-short construction market, think outside the box to find talent.

The Future of Work and Automation Will Kick-Start Jobs, Not Kill Them

by Andrew Anagnost | Feb 5, 2018
Robotics | Technology | Training

It’s a question that’s been asked for well over 50 years: Are robots coming for your jobs? The thing is, the pundits declaring that automation is a job killer are missing an important point. The world needs more buildings, infrastructure, and products than it has people, money, or materials to make them.

A Strong Company Foundation Starts With Employee Engagement

by Dan Harris | Feb 2, 2018
Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

When people are asked to picture construction employees, what often comes to mind are hardworking, clock-in and clock-out, push-through-the-day professionals. Their level of dedication to and passion for their work are not typically considered.

Study Paints Mixed Picture of Construction Talent Development

by Joanna Masterson | Feb 2, 2018
Training | Workforce

Nearly 90 percent of construction firms participating in FMI’s latest talent development report are facing talent shortages, yet 43 percent say their firms don’t prepare a formal annual training and development budget.

Keep All Workers Safe With a Contractor Management Plan

When it comes to demonstrating a company's commitment to safety, there’s no substitute for transparency, clear communication and a well-designed strategy for staying compliant with all the necessary regulations.

Debunking Top Construction Employment Law Myths

Owning and operating a successful construction company requires contractors to comply with many employment laws and become aware of a number of employment law myths, particularly relating to overtime and minimum wage laws. While failure to comply can be expensive, there are steps contractors can take to avoid repercussions.

Construction Employment News: January 2018

Here is a roundup of employment moves that occurred in the construction industry in January 2018.

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Four Ways to Grow Team Strengths

Think Outside the Box to Make the Best Hire

The Future of Work and Automation Will Kick-Start Jobs, Not Kill Them

A Strong Company Foundation Starts With Employee Engagement

Study Paints Mixed Picture of Construction Talent Development

Keep All Workers Safe With a Contractor Management Plan

Debunking Top Construction Employment Law Myths

Construction Employment News: January 2018

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