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Q2 Construction Labor Costs $28.13/Hour

Job Order Contracting

Construction compensation increased 0.8% Bureau of Labor and Statistics). Workforce Statistics. This section provides information relating to employment and unemployment in construction. Employment, Unemployment, and Openings, Hires, and Separations. . . Employment (in thousands). Employment, 2015.

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Housing’s Great Rethink: Workforce Development Takes Center Stage

Pro Builder

In 2021, frazzled by a pandemic that restricted and uprooted their workplaces and lifestyles, a jaw-dropping 47,845,000 Americans voluntarily quit their jobs , according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). These exits weren’t just about compensation, either. These exits weren’t just about compensation, either.

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Arizona Construction Salary Survey Says…

Carol Hagen

The Arizona Construction Salary Survey provides you with the employee compensation benchmarks for budgeting and data for best practices during your salary negotiations. Compare this with statistics from the 2011 Jobvite Survey where. Facebook and Twitter usage were almost non-existent, used by less than 4% of participants.

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How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development

Pro Builder

What Minic found was a weak talent pipeline, a disconnect between what schools teach and what employers need, and way too much employee churn. Based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics analyzed by NAHB Economics, the construction industry as a whole needs a net gain of about 2.4 But the task is monumental. And on Aug.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Industry Statistics. A safe work environment is one of the most straight forward ways to decrease workers compensation expenses. or higher, then it might be time to consider implementing a comprehensive safety plan to try and reduce your workers compensation insurance costs. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert.

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Alberta Injury Rates 10 Times Higher Than Reported

Safety Services Company

This is one of the reasons that unionization provides workers with a significant safety dividend, especially in Alberta, the only jurisdiction in Canada where joint (worker-employer) health and safety committees (JHSCs) are not mandatory for any size of workplace.

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4 Keys to Mapping an Effective Recruitment Strategy

ENR Construction

The November 2017 numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show the unemployment rate holding steady at 4.1 Prioritize your employer brand. Salary and compensation, of course, have a major influence on the success of hiring efforts. “Hiring decision-makers cited attracting quality candidates as their top challenge.”