Construction Employment News: January 2018
Here is a roundup of employment moves that occurred in the construction industry in January 2018.
Professional Development Tips for Leaders, Teams and Team Members
The construction industry is not spared from the need for continued professional development. Just as culture expects more from technology and entertainment, society expects more from built environments.
Compete for Top Talent With the Right Employment Offer
Firms competing on salary alone will struggle; only one company can offer the highest pay and, in some sectors or regions, there is a risk of a bubble as market expectations outpace employer increases.
Construction Technology and Software Rundown: Week of Dec. 4, 2017
This week’s rundown has lots of tech for fleets, including an app for Amazon’s Alexa and ELD compliance. There is software for error-free estimating and employee safety and training along with a website on cyber risk.
The Construction Jobs of Today May Require Different Skills for Success Tomorrow
Much of the current conversation about the future of work in the United States revolves around fears of technology making workers obsolete. But, the discussion can’t only be about how automation will change the nature of work.
Inbound Recruiting: A Quicker Way to Attract Prospective Hires
Finding the right hire in an industry with a skills gap requires a two-pronged approach: undertaking long-term measures to eliminate the gap and adopting inbound recruiting strategies to fill positions in the short term.
Appointments Made to Apprenticeship Task Force
Among the appointees to the Task Force on Apprenticeship Expansion is Associated Builders and Contractors President and CEO Michael Bellaman.
Retaining Construction’s Greatest Asset
Many contractors are refocusing human resources efforts to create a more employee-centric culture that keeps current staff happy and productive, improves loyalty and appeals to the future workforce.
