Category : For The Hiring Manager
Employers Adapting to New Work Models as Hiring Plans Remain Unsteady
September 8, 2020 – Employers in the U.S report improved hiring plans for the fourth quarter following the 10 year low reported in Q3, according to the latest “Employment Outlook Survey” released today by ManpowerGroup. Overall hiring intentions improved in 37 of 43 countries since last quarter, though 41 declined year-over-year. Within the U.S., 20 percent…
Tips for starting a new job during the coronavirus pandemic
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has completely transformed the way organizations operate. To mitigate the spread of COVID-19, companies have transitioned from the traditional workplace to the virtual workspace on short notice. Distanced collaboration involves a host of technology solutions to help enhance these new workflows and organizational frameworks. Unfortunately, even with a premium suite of…
Post-Pandemic Tips for Recruiting the Construction Workforce
As our nation and industry begin to rebuild, now is the time to put action plans into place on how your organization can recruit and retain top talent. Since mid-March, when the Coronavirus pandemic took hold, over 40 million Americans have filed jobless claims. As the economy rebounds and construction continues to be essential, these workers present…
Onboarding During Covid-19
So—assuming your organization has gone remote—how do you onboard at a distance in the middle of a pandemic? If you’re among the lucky few organizations that are still bringing in new people, read on for some tips on how to tweak your standard onboarding process to adapt it for these times. Before the start date:…
Don’t Rush In Without a Plan – Returning to Work in the Time of COVID-19
As Labor Day approaches, with schools reopening (in some form or fashion), and as we approach the end of our collective bandwidth for Zoom meetings, much time and attention has been spent discussing how and when to finally “return to work.” But in thinking about that seemingly innocuous phrase – “return to work” – employers…
Three Tips for Hiring The Right People
Although it is currently an employer’s job market, that does not mean hiring decisions will come easily. With great power comes great responsibility. There are a lot of what I call “great talent deals” as many candidates now compete for fewer open positions. However, it is imperative that employers do their due diligence to make…
How to sell yourself in an interview (during COVID-19 and always)
It’s not the easiest time to find a job right now, but according to recruiters there are still plenty of companies that are hiring. So there is hope! And when you’re interviewing to work with a company or entity that truly excites you, it can be tempting to think that enthusiasm will cinch the Q &…
How to Recruit and Hire the Best Remote Workers
Recruiting and hiring top-quality workers is one of the most difficult aspects for any type of business, but when you decide to hire remotely a new layer of complexity gets added. Hiring remote workers requires a slightly different approach and process. Due to the massive shifts in the global workforce, the field of online remote…
7 Tips for Keeping Your Construction Projects Going During COVID-19
The construction industry is currently facing a lot of changes that restrict the ways business is done efficiently. In many areas with shelter in place… By Brian Ward | April 20, 2020 The construction industry is currently facing a lot of changes that restrict the ways business is done efficiently. In many areas with shelter in place…
INSIGHT: Construction Industry Outlook—Post-Covid Legal Trends
Posted on June 30, 2020 by Donald Sonn By: Joanna Horsnail and Casey Williams https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/insight-construction-industry-outlook-post-covid-legal-trends June 30, 2020, 1:00 AM Covid-19 has necessitated a rethinking of safety, supply chain, and technology in the construction industry. Mayer Brown LLP attorneys look at five trends in construction projects in the wake of Covid-19, with suggestions for how attorneys…