In a leadership role, it can be difficult to manage a wide variety of workers. It gets even more complicated when you communicate with people that have varying ages and levels of experience and education. The one way to stay in sync with your staff and command your team effectively is to continue your education.… Read More »
It’s hard to deny that hiring in the construction industry has become increasingly difficult over the past few decades. One way to attract potential employees is to focus on your company culture. Qualified workers are reluctant to overexert themselves for a company that doesn’t seem to care about their needs. Modern workers admit to feeling… Read More »
Hiring quality workers can be difficult in an economy producing less of what you’re looking for. You may have some qualified applicants, but how do you know if you’ll be getting the top notch service your company requires? These are the skills that make great plumbers stand out. Professionally Licensed Above all else, your next… Read More »
The talent shortage in the construction industry is real, and it has gotten worse. There simply aren’t enough skilled and unskilled laborers for the increasing number of projects. One reason for this gap in the talent pool is the baby boomer effect. As these seasoned professionals retire, they take with them valuable skills, expertise and… Read More »
Layoffs are uncomfortable for everyone involved, not just the individual employee being let go. If your construction company has decided to lay off employees or terminate one specific worker, there are steps you can take to be respectful to the worker, as well as keep morale up, especially on a busy or stressful job site.… Read More »
When you start a new construction project, your reputation is on the line. You don’t start looking to hire mediocre employees; you want the best. However, in the middle of an important building project, losing a good worker can be a serious challenge, a roadblock to completing the job on time. Losing good employees will… Read More »
HR policies are the backbone of every business. They lay the foundation for best employment practices, inclusive workplace cultures and strong employee work ethic. This is especially important on a construction site, as crews tend to be extremely diverse in age, ethnicity and gender. Whether your project consists of one building or one hundred, developing… Read More »
Terminating a position or letting an employee go is a task that few enjoy, be it the employee or the manager. Sometimes a worker is let go without controversy, but mass layoffs tend to be complex situations. When the dust settles, managers often ask themselves, “How could I have done that better?” Don’t wait until… Read More »
Have you ever found yourself staring at a stack of applications, wondering why your employees keep leaving? You’re not alone; many construction owners and job site superintendents have been there at least once. You keep bringing on new skilled workers, but in a few short months, the position is vacant again. The issue could be… Read More »
Even though we’re still in the throes of winter, many human resources departments will have to start their spring cleaning early. With the possibility of an audit right around the corner, HR professionals need to conduct a complete analysis of the past year’s records to make sure there’sno chance the company could be in the… Read More »