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November 16, 2017

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How Home Builders and Construction Companies can Make their Job Postings Stand Out

New construction isn’t slowing down in 2018, and many companies are looking to staff up now to meet their contract demands for the new year. With thousands of construction-related job openings available across the country, you’ll need more than just your basic online job listing to attract the best talent. Whether you’re looking to fill entry-level positions or want to attract experienced professionals who may already have full-time jobs, putting a little extra effort into creating a compelling job listing can help you land the best candidate.

November 2, 2017

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What Employers Need to Know about the New Pay Equity Law

Employers across the country should know their state’s current Equal Pay Act and be aware of recent or upcoming amendments as it impacts requirements for record keeping, disclosure, anti-retaliation and what constitutes “equal” work.

October 19, 2017

How (and Why) Home Builders are Hiring more Women

While they currently account for just 9 percent of the 9.8 million workers, the construction industry, especially residential homebuilders, are seeing the value of recruiting women and placing them in leadership roles.

October 5, 2017

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How Construction Companies can Recruit and Keep ‘A Players’

The shortage of skilled workers has consistently been a major challenge for construction companies. Construction growth has continued overall across the country with 28,000 net new jobs created in August. Residential and commercial construction companies are hunting for talent in Q4 and looking to poach your shining stars for a strong start in 2018.