Four Common Pitfalls in Construction Recruiting

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Four Common Pitfalls in Construction Recruiting As we all know, the most valuable asset a company possesses, whether large or small, is its employees.   Great companies by nature attract and retain great people. With a rapidly diminishing pool of qualified talent in the construction industry, companies must pay close attention to their hiring process…

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How to Combat Fall Offs and Turn Downs

How to Combat Falloffs and Turndowns Falloffs and Turndowns The enemies of every recruiter: turndowns and falloffs. We’ve all been there. Your star candidate accepts a counteroffer, or that sure thing turns out to be anything but when your candidate suddenly says yes to another position. We’re often left scratching our heads asking…    How…

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8 Useful Questions to Ask When Conducting a Reference Check

8 Useful Questions to Ask When Conducting a Reference Check 8 Useful Questions to Ask When Conducting a Reference Check You can gather close to all of the information that you need to make a hiring decision through a candidate’s resume, phone screen, and an in-person interview. However, there is one more crucial step you…

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Best Practices When Managing New Hires

Best Practices When Managing New Hires Best Practices When Managing New Hires   With the economy on the upswing, many growing construction companies are starting to go after talented new employees. That means a lot of first days on the job and a lot of time and money to spend while new staffers get up…

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Preparing and Closing Candidates

Preparing and Closing Candidates Preparing and Closing Candidates   You have finally made an offer to a qualified candidate, only to have them turn around and tell you that they are considering a few other offers. Time to panic, right? If they turn you down, you’ll have to start from square one of the hiring…

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Elements of a Comprehensive Relocation Program

Elements of a Comprehensive Relocation Program Elements of a Comprehensive Relocation Program During employee relocation, an organization moves employees from one location to another. This article discusses the basics of effective relocation programs, including policy development, communication issues, legal issues, and economic factors.    Relocation assistance can help bring in new hires, retain current employees…

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How to Conduct the Best Telephone Interview

How to Conduct the Best Telephone Interview How to Conduct the Best Telephone Interview   When hiring, a phone interview usually makes more sense during the early stages of the hiring process. Conducting phone interviews can save a company and candidate time by using the phone interview as a way to screen candidates before inviting…

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Identifying and Understanding Your Firms’ Compensation Schedule

Identifying and Understanding Your Firms’ Compensation Schedule Identifying and Understanding Your Firms’ Compensation Schedule Recognition and competitive compensations are two key factors that impact recruiting and retention. Employers show appreciation for the work performed by implementing recognition programs that heavily contribute to employee satisfaction. Maintaining competitive compensation systems and schedules is equally as important. Employers…

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How to Prescreen for the Best Candidate for the Job

How to Prescreen for the Best Candidate for the Job How to Prescreen for the Best Candidate for the Job When hiring, it is important to pre-screen candidates before the first interview. By doing so, you are able to find the right fit for your company without spending too much time in the interview space.…

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