HR Archives

The Retention Roadmap: How to Structure Career Pathways That Workers Won’t Leave 1
- Best Practices, HR, Improving Productivity, WORKFORCE, Workforce & Professional Development
- August 4, 2026
By Cathy Tyler, NCCER Ask any subcontractor about their biggest operational headache, and it’s often workforce-related. As the industry grapples with an ongoing labor shortage, the challenge has shifted from simply recruiting fresh faces to retaining them over the long term. The modern jobsite has craft professionals of all ages and experience levels. Every generation
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Training as a Strategic Investment in People and Performance 0
- HR, Improving Productivity, Workforce & Professional Development
- August 4, 2026
By Stephane McShane, Maxim Consulting Group Effective training is more than a checklist item or a compliance requirement. It is one of the strongest tools an organization has for improving performance, retaining talent, reducing confusion, and preparing employees for long-term success. When training is designed intentionally, measured consistently, and communicated clearly, it becomes a system
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Mastering Prevailing Wage Compliance for Construction Payroll 0
- Documentation, HR, Outlook & Trends, Payment, SUBCONTRACTORS
- October 28, 2025
By Jack Biltis, eBacon Inc. For payroll managers and accountants within the construction sector, the phrase “best practices” often conjures images of meticulous record-keeping, navigating complex regulations, and ensuring accurate and timely payments. While the core principles of payroll management remain consistent across industries, the construction landscape presents unique challenges, particularly when it comes to
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Overdose and Mental Health in Construction: A Call to Action for Leaders 0

By Nick Williams – R.I.S.E. LLC The construction industry builds the infrastructure that shapes our world, but beneath the surface, it faces an escalating crisis—substance use disorders and mental health struggles among its workforce. These issues threaten not just individual lives but also job site safety, productivity, and company stability. Leaders in the industry can

Before You Burn Out, Get Some Rest 0

By Matt Veradamo, Well Built Construction At 28 years old, I burned out. I was recently promoted to Vice President of Preconstruction & Sales at a specialty trade contractor in Baltimore, Maryland. We were doing over $30M in revenue at the time and well-regarded in the industry. We were growing. I had also just completed

Building Resilience: Prioritizing Mental Health in Construction 0

By NCCER Staff The construction industry is no stranger to physical risk. Every day, workers face hazardous conditions, heavy equipment and demanding schedules. Safety talks, hard hats and protective gear are part of the culture. Yet the most urgent risk to construction workers today is often the one we don’t see: mental health and suicide.