Hibernation is for bears. Contractors, they’ve still got bills to pay, businesses to grow—so they’ll find ways to get as much work as possible done in the frigid winter. There’s definitely opportunity, but there is a big proviso: There are a whole new set of...
Contractors, are you reaching out to local schools to promote construction as a viable career choice? October was National Careers in Construction Month, a time for everyone in the construction industry to redouble their efforts to get kids interested in construction...
Contractors, think about the last time you had to find a local business, a place for Thai food, perhaps. I’m willing to bet that your reflex was to search on Google—after all, Google knows everything, right? Well, what do you think locals do when they need to find a...
There are only so many skilled tradespeople out there—not enough, to be frank. If you’re going to stand out from all the potential employers and land the cream of the crop candidates, it’s imperative that your job postings stand out from the sea of other contractors’...
A new study says that if contractors want to retain their skilled tradespeople, it all boils down to one word: Engagement. Engagement is the degree to which people feel enthusiastic about their work. Many studies show that companies with higher engagement show greater...
The skilled trades have an image problem. They’re seen as noisy, dirty and loud—not a valid career choice. A fallback position if you can’t get into college. Since the 70s, high school guidance counselors have tried to disabuse any student who expressed interest in...
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