Is Your Construction Company Prepared for Climate Change?
When you are working on a construction site, you essentially always need to be considering the weather. Rain, water levels, drought, wind, storms, etc., can [...]
3 Reasons Why You Are Being Ghosted and What to Do About It
It is a scenario that unfortunately happens all too often in the hiring process. Everything seems to be going well. You feel great about the [...]
4 Creative Ways to Find Talent in the Construction Industry
The skilled labor shortage plaguing the United States is nothing new – and certainly nothing new in the construction industry. Finding people with the right [...]
Reasons Underlying the Construction Industry’s Labor Crisis
Across the country, industries are dealing with both high unemployment numbers and a labor shortage, specifically for low-wage and hourly positions. In fact, some studies [...]
Do Not Lose a Good Candidate to a Counteroffer: Ask These Questions
You have had an open position in your construction company for what feels like forever. When you finally interview a candidate with the perfect combination [...]
The Basics of Pre-Employment Assessments and Why You Should Be Conducting Them
You might think that something called “pre-employment assessments” is just for those in suits and ties sitting behind computers. But really, this is a tactic [...]
3 of the Biggest Distractions on Construction Sites (and How to Mitigate Them)
The vast majority of onsite construction accidents – some studies estimate up to 90% – are at least partly due to distraction and human error. [...]
Is Your Social Media Working for You?
Social media can do a world of good for your construction company. It can strengthen your brand while helping you expand your client base. Of [...]
Avoid These Common Hiring Mistakes at all Costs
The hiring process is notoriously tricky. To pick the right person for your team, you need to strike the perfect balance of moving quickly (so [...]
Planning for Tough Talks at Work: Before, During, and After
Difficult conversations are a part of life – and they are certainly a part of work life. Maybe you have a worker who has been [...]