It seems as though just about everyone in the construction industry is looking for skilled professionals to join their growing workforce. Let’s face it, in the competitive industry of construction, it is can be challenging to find experienced, skilled and … Continue reading
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The tight construction labor pool is only getting smaller, and the need for training the next generation of construction professionals is becoming more evident. Time and time again, we visit the issues that construction business owners are facing on a … Continue reading
In a tight labor market, construction business owners are looking for more ways to keep employees engaged. It is no secret that skilled laborers and experienced construction professionals are hard to find. Candidate searching can be competitive to say the … Continue reading
Tips for making the holiday season productive for your team and business. “It’s the most wonderful time of the year”, and along with holiday parties and gift giving, there will most likely be a lot of vacation time too. Just … Continue reading
With the holidays, your team has most likely scheduled well-deserved breaks and vacation time throughout December. And while they may become temporarily refreshed over the holidays, in order to retain employees, it is important to take proper steps to ensure … Continue reading
In an industry that is in desperate need for growth in its labor pool, it is critical to make the most of recruiting efforts. It’s not a secret – The construction industry suffers from a shortage in skilled laborers. And … Continue reading
As home builders, building a solid management team is just as important as constructing a solid building. Your management team defines and directs the core of your business activity. Whether you are a start-up or have been in the game … Continue reading
Just in time for the new year, OSHA recently issued a final rule regarding the maintenance of records for recordable injury and illness. You may have heard about a final rule being released by OSHA regarding recordkeeping for workplace injuries. … Continue reading
With the holidays comes the opportunity to show gratitude and reward your team for a job well done. Some of your team may already have a holiday or end-of-the-year bonus structure in place, but don’t let the expected bonus deter … Continue reading
New rules for overtime will be in place as of December 2016, and there are some important changes to know about in order to be prepared. Overtime – Not a favorite topic, but it is rampant in the construction industry. … Continue reading