Workers, Get Ready for the Great Rebalancing

This may be the year when employer-employee power dynamics begin to normalize American workers’ wild ride is coming to an end. After three whiplash-inducing years of, first, professional vulnerability and,

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Are Job Interviews Losing Purpose?

Employers are constantly finding new hoops for candidates to jump through. In late 2022, Jessica found herself in a predicament that will sound familiar to many job seekers: slogging through

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Construction Industry Recruiting: Thinking Beyond the Obvious

When we discuss the current shortage of construction employees in our industry, we typically talk about the shortage of skilled trades, project management and engineering personnel. Obviously, people to fill

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Your next job interview could take place in virtual reality

Going for a job interview is the stuff of nightmares for many people, while for others it is a chance to shine. Either way you are typically still interviewed by

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Construction’s supply chain outlook: more shortages, price hikes ahead

Analysts and contractors break down prices and lead times for concrete, cement, steel, lumber, insulation, drywall and HVAC equipment in the coming year. Plan for market conditions to get worse

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Careers in construction build strong futures for students

In October, the Home Builders Association of Kentucky (HBAK) is celebrating Careers in Construction Month, and we are inviting you to help us build the next generation of the Commonwealth’s

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Four shifts that could change workdays forever

Hybrid and remote work aren’t the only major changes for the workforce. Some workers are finding when they work has evolved, too – and many employees are loving it. Since

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Here’s what to do when a job interview is put on hold

It’s a scenario every job seeker dreads. Everything is going great during the interview process and you feel like you’ve got this thing in the bag. Then, out of nowhere,

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U.S. Buyers Return to Big Cities and Continue Their Migration Towards Warmer Climates

Price pressures and lifestyle factors have combined to keep American buyers moving throughout the pandemic. As much of the U.S. reopens and returns to some semblance of normalcy, U.S. buyers

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Letter to the editor: As we rebuild after Hurricane Ian, Florida must end its ‘disposable development mentality’

With Hurricane Ian, Florida just suffered one of its most deadly and costly disasters and the clean-up has hardly begun. This is a heartbreaking time for homeowners, for Floridians for

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HR Pros Focus on Health, Work-Life Balance

September 2022 YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – As the initial shock of the pandemic wears off, employees are now taking a closer look at their benefits and the quality of their life

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The Legal Lounge: The Dangers of Rejecting Candidates Based on Employment Gaps 

By Kate Bischoff Gaps in employment happen for innumerable reasons. Yet their mere existence purports to be a red flag for many hiring managers. So before you make hiring decisions

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Where the Construction Industry is Heading in 2022

Nonresidential construction is trending upward in 2022, but most of the newly passed $1 trillion infrastructure bill will take significant time and effort to plan and execute. Peter Gregory, senior

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The Future of the Smart Home, and the Future of the Smart Apartment Building

Americans are increasingly integrating smart technology into their homes and digitizing facets of everyday life. Going forward, what aspects of digitization in the home may need to be regulated by

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Employment in the energy sector will dramatically expand as economies de-carbonize

https://www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2021/07/one-consequence-of-climate-action-an-energy-jobs-boom/ A team calculated that a de-carbonized world could lose 9.5 million fossil fuel jobs—and gain a whopping 17.4 million renewable jobs. By Sarah DeWeerdtJuly 27, 2021 About 18 million

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Senate ready to move forward on $1 trillion infrastructure bill

https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/national-politics/senate-ready-to-move-forward-on-1-trillion-infrastructure-bill WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans have reached a deal with Democrats over major outstanding issues in a $1 trillion infrastructure bill and said they are ready to vote to

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New Survey: Looking For a Job? Employers Value Soft Skills More than Ever Before

Dependability and Problem-Solving Skills Sought by Employers https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2021/07/28/2270394/0/en/New-Survey-Looking-For-a-Job-Employers-Value-Soft-Skills-More-than-Ever-Before.html – TORONTO, July 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, soft skills are becoming more valuable to

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Looking For A New Job? Seven Questions To Ask When Considering A Career Move

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2021/07/28/looking-for-a-new-job-seven-questions-to-ask-when-considering-a-career-move/?sh=3a17bbb611e8 – Looking for a new career is a stressful process. There are a lot of factors to consider when answering the question, “What do you want in your next

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U.S. adds 850,000 jobs in June, better than expected

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/02/jobs-report-june-2021.html The jobless rate increase came even though the labor force participation rate was unchanged at 61.6%. A separate figure that accounts for discouraged workers and those holding part-time jobs

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11 Ways to Handle New Job Anxiety

https://www.healthline.com/health/anxiety/new-job-anxiety Starting a new job can trigger a complex mix of emotions. You might feel proud of yourself and satisfied that your hard work has paid off, but you might

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If Your Brain Could Speak, It Would Request 10 Things For Career Success

https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrobinson/2021/06/14/if-your-brain-could-speak-it-would-request-10-things-for-career-success/?sh=fe08f32321c7 – Your brain can’t tell you what it needs, but neuroscience can speak for it. Studies show that a healthy and happy brain needs certain things to function optimally

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6 simple mistakes that can sabotage your job search

https://www.fastcompany.com/90645864/6-simple-mistakes-that-can-sabotage-your-job-search – There are no shortage of tips on how to have a successful job search. But when you fail to get the gig you want, you may be left

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LinkedIn Sees The Job Market Going From ‘Doom And Gloom To Boom’

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2021/06/08/linkedin-forsees-the-job-market-going-from-doom-and-gloom-to-boom/?sh=6eb0d7f335ed LinkedIn is the go-to social media platform to network and find a job. There’s no better way to gain valuable insights into how the job market is performing than

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The Key to Landing Your Next Job?

https://hbr.org/2021/05/the-key-to-landing-your-next-job-storytelling Today’s workforce is hyper-competitive. It’s hard to stand out, and if you’re hunting for a job, you need strategies to appear more credible, authentic, and memorable than your peers.

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Your job search won’t go well without this one thing

https://www.fastcompany.com/90640047/your-job-search-wont-go-well-without-this-one-thing If you’re in the job market—and who isn’t these days!—you’ll want to present yourself as a strong candidate every step of the way. And there is nothing more important

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5 tips to land your dream job in 2021

https://www.nbcnews.com/know-your-value/feature/5-tips-land-your-dream-job-2021-ncna1252694 – When you’re searching job listings on your computer, do you think you’ll find your dream gig? Chances are you won’t. Between 70 and 80 percent of jobs aren’t

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3 tips for finding a new job in 2021

https://www.fastcompany.com/90588314/3-tips-for-finding-a-new-job-in-2021 . If you’re among the millions of Americans recovering from a layoff, it can be a daunting challenge to jump back into job-seeking. It’s particularly so for women—many of

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Set Post-Pandemic Career Goals with These Tips

https://www.biospace.com/article/set-post-pandemic-career-goals-with-these-tips/ Undeniably, the pandemic has upended many people’s plans of building a successful career. In fact, it has potentially derailed the occupations and career trajectories of numerous professionals across different

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New Job Openings Increased By An Astounding 7.4 Million, Hitting A Two-Year High

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2021/04/08/new-job-openings-increased-by-an-astounding-74-million-hitting-a-two-year-high/?sh=4beca95d4499 While we were beset by unrelenting negative news portending imminent doom, a surprising thing happened—things got better much quicker than anyone could have imagined. According to Reuters, “U.S. job

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15 Best Infrastructure Stocks for Biden’s American Jobs Plan

https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/stocks/stocks-to-buy/602447/best-infrastructure-stocks-biden-next-spending-plan The Biden administration’s focus has shifted to infrastructure with the American Jobs Plan. These 15 infrastructure stocks represent several themes that could get a boost. With the $1.9 trillion

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How to Prioritize Your Wellness at Work

Performing your best at work isn’t about working as hard as possible. It’s about optimizing how you approach each day in an effort to prioritize your health and well-being. Because

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Advice From A Career Coach On How To Stay Positive During A Difficult Job Search

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2020/09/08/advice-from-a-career-coach-on-how-to-stay-positive-during-a-difficult-job-search/?sh=14c43d0d77ab Author, speaker, coach and founder of Cheryl Czach Coaching, helping high-achieving professionals and organizations accomplish what’s next. Admittedly, this is a difficult time to be unemployed. In fact, according to

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4 Tips to Nail a Virtual Job Interview

https://hbr.org/2021/03/4-tips-to-nail-a-virtual-job-interview If you’re job hunting right now, chances are you’re also interviewing remotely. There are some serious upsides to this. You can avoid tardiness (no traffic snarls), reference notes without being

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6 Tips To Negotiate Your Salary With Confidence—And Get What You’re Worth

https://www.forbes.com/sites/markcperna/2021/04/13/6-tips-to-negotiate-your-salary-with-confidence-and-get-what-youre-worth/?sh=7044014335f3 Don’t let your employer dictate your worth. Here’s how you can put yourself in the driver’s seat to earn what you deserve. As the economy continues to rally, many

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Unemployment claims drop to lowest level since March 2020

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jobless-claims-layoffs-2020-04-15/?ftag=CNM-00-10aac3a – The number of Americans applying for jobless aid plummeted last week to the lowest level since the coronavirus pandemic erupted in March of last year, a hopeful sign

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New year, new leadership: 5 skills needed to succeed in 2021

https://blog.adobe.com/en/publish/2021/01/28/new-year-new-leadership-5-skills-needed-to-succeed-in-2021.html#gs.yrhm4j Effective leadership has been imperative for business resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. But it hasn’t been easy. Executives have had to completely reimagine their approach to how they lead,

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Joe Biden wants to spend $2 trillion on infrastructure and jobs. These 4 charts show where the money would go.

https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/politics/2021/04/01/2-trillion-infrastructure-bill-charts-detail-bidens-plan/4820227001/ The plan includes everything from road repairs and electric vehicle stations, to public school upgrades and training for the clean-energy workforce. Javier Zarracina, Joey Garrison and George Petras, USA

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Job growth in the U.S. is booming — here’s which industries are leading the rebound

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/economic-recovery-hiring-industries/ Good news: The U.S. economy needs workers. Employers hired nearly a million people in March, while layoffs are easing. Job listings are surging, with openings on career site Indeed now

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How to Change Careers: Find What to Pursue Next

https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-to-change-careers-find-what-to-pursue-next-11605824886?mod=article_inline In brief Think of each role along your career path as an opportunity to explore. Expand your network and make connections to learn more about new jobs. Identify your

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Should you take a new promotion when it is offered to you?

You’ve been working hard, and now your manager wants to reward you with a promotion. Great, huh? Well, maybe not. Your first reaction could be that this particular promotion could

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