The government shutdown prevented the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics from releasing its monthly job report. But reporter Kathleen Madigan at The Wall Street Journal gathered data from several sources that released their own assessment. “The job index for non-manufacturers–mainly service providers but also the construction and public administration sectors–was unexpectedly…(Read More)
Several real estate researchers met this week to reveal a trend in Atlanta that’s a strong indicator of new building patterns in the U.S. Have we reached peak sprawl? “That new construction has taken place on less than 1 percent of the metropolitan Atlanta region’s land mass, suggesting a shift in real…(Read More)
You may have missed Tuesday’s observance of Construction Awareness Day, but it can be replicated, and for good reason. Some 200 high school students from Sioux City, South Dakota went on a field trip to a mock construction site to learn about job opportunities. “There’s a giant need in the construction industry for…(Read More)
Some 960 banks— including many in Kansas, Wyoming, and Colorado—began making construction and land development loans in the second quarter of 2013. Banks regulated by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City made $110 million in construction and land development loans in the quarter, reports Dennis Domrzalski of Albuquerque Business First. “But it was…(Read More)
A new report from global HR consultant Pricewaterhouse Coopers finds that hiring managers may need a primer on talent sourcing strategies and onboarding programs. The 2013-2014 Human Capital Effectiveness Report reveals that first-year-of-service turnover rates show that nearly one-in-four employees leaves voluntarily or involuntarily within the first year of…(Read More)
“One thing we can all agree on is that we need more jobs and construction jobs are some of the best paying jobs out there. Unfortunately, a big roadblock to creating more of these jobs is the inexcusably slow review process imposed by Washington on the permitting of new construction projects.” That’s according to…(Read More)
HR construction execs looking to develop and retain employees may not like the new survey from Aerotek, a Maryland-based provider of recruiting and staffing services. Their Recruit or Retain report finds that three in five employees would leave their jobs if offered a new position with higher pay. Tanya Axenson, vice president of HR…(Read More)
The ‘letter of the law’ can be confusing for employers and recruiters, especially when offers are being negotiated. Here’s an interesting ruling from the Pennsylvania Supreme Court regarding a non-compete agreement that wasn’t included in an offer letter. Attorney Eric Meyer writes on TheEmployerHandbook.com: Make sure that the restrictive covenant is…(Read More)
It’s time to revisit the world of Project Management and determine if you—and the candidates you present—are aligned with employers. Which tools and templates should job seekers be talking about when speaking with you? The Corporate Executive Board’s Project Management Division offers five musts for your collective project management toolbox. Suggestions…(Read More)
The world’s top employers—including construction companies—want to see more than just high GPAs from college grads. Newcomers to the workforce who show they can interact well with a diverse group of co-workers, communicate with clarity, and adapt quickly to changes in technology are a hot commodity. “What the employers want is…(Read More)
