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3 Ways to Measure Employee Satisfaction
Recruitment is one of the highest costs that a company must manage. In an industry like construction, where turnover rates can be extremely high, it becomes increasingly important to develop robust retention strategies. One of [...]
Increase Company Retention with Non-Monetary Benefits
We should just come right out and say it: When you ask most employees what they are looking for in a position, the chances are that they will first list out monetary rewards (e.g., salary, [...]
What to Do in Times of Candidate Scarcity
Recruiting in construction always has its share of challenges, but now top talent is scarcer than ever. In the past year, we have seen “The Great Resignation.” Millions of employees are handing in their notice [...]
Reflecting on the Past Year and Looking Ahead
Likely, many of the goals that you had at the beginning of the year fell by the wayside as you were forced to deal with the continuing global pandemic. While all industries suffered from uncertainties, [...]
Ask These Questions When Setting Your 2022 Business Goals
The next two weeks will go by in the blink of an eye. Before you know it, you will be trying to remember to write the correct year on documents while snow covers the ground. [...]
Breaks Are Important – Just Make Sure They Are Productive
It could seem a little counterintuitive, but taking time away from work actually helps us work better. In fact, by not taking breaks, we open ourselves up to a slew of serious threats – for our [...]
How to Manage Difficult People at Work
We have all encountered difficult people on the job. The construction industry attracts many individuals, many of whom may not always see eye to eye. Add a global pandemic to the equation and the health [...]
Retain Your Star Employees with Stay Interviews
A couple of generations ago, it was not uncommon for people to spend their entire careers at just a couple of different companies. Today, employees are far more likely to switch positions every few years [...]
Set Your Construction Company Up for Success with Strategic Onboarding
The construction industry is facing a talent shortage. When you finally find a great candidate who accepts your offer, you may feel like you can move on to your next task. But the work is [...]