How much credence do you give to your gut instincts? If you depend on your intuition when hiring, workplace blogger Meghan Biro warns that going with your gut is too vague when making important hiring decisions. Biro says due diligence is needed, and she has five ways to avoid the common traps of bad hires…(Read More)
The 2014 First-Quarter Non-Residential Construction Index offers good news for construction projects this year. The research, compiled by global engineering and construction consultancy FMI, finds that 49 percent of survey participants expect construction to grow up to five percent in 2014. That figure is up from just 18 percent a year ago, according…(Read More)
Engineers are a hot commodity these days, and many are willing to leave their current positions for new employment. New data from Experis, a global leader in professional resourcing, suggests that hiring managers incorporate flexible work models to accommodate for the high demand for engineering talent. Sixty-one percent of the engineers polled by Experis…(Read More)
How do you keep clients up-to-date in our attention-starved business world? If you’re still sharing information through spreadsheets, multi-page reports, and PowerPoint slides, it’s time to refine your business communication. Visuals and multimedia are the buzz for 2014. Clearly, visuals have been integral to the construction industry long…(Read More)
Business growth in the U.S. is looking up, yet a majority of chief financial officers admit they’re having a hard time recruiting for professional positions. “A company’s success often is directly tied to its ability to attract and retain talented employees,” states Paul McDonald, Robert Half senior executive director. “The businesses best…(Read More)
Are you guilty of impulsive hiring? If so, you have plenty of company. A new survey from CareerBuilder finds that 49 percent of hiring managers make a decision about a candidate within a few minutes of meeting them. The research also concludes that 87 percent of hiring managers know within the first 15 minutes whether…(Read More)
2013 was a strong year for equipment rentals, and the increase is expected to last through 2014. “The equipment rental industry forecast in the U.S. calls for 8.4 percent growth in 2014, led by a projected growth of 9.1 percent in the construction equipment rental sector as noted by the American Rental…(Read More)
A shortage of STEM grads and data analytics are two of the hiring trends we can expect this year. While some of the issues highlighted in this infographic are carryovers from 2013, they remain important as the job market continues to change with technology and the sluggish economy. http://visual.ly/8-most-important…(Read More)
There is bliss in the construction workforce. Managers in the U.S. who oversee construction, facilities, and properties are among the happiest in their jobs. A post on BusinessInsider.com explains the joy comes from their work settings, co-workers, and the flexibility they have in getting things done. Who else made the happy list…(Read More)
Construction industry leaders, employers, and lawmakers are keeping a watchful eye on the dwindling Highway Trust Fund. Leaders in the U.S. Department of Transportation predict the fund could be drained by August. Peter Rogoff, who works with Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, met this week with the American Trucking Associations Executive Committee. “That means that…(Read More)
