32 Top Interview Questions to Ask When Hiring Job Applicants (And Determine If They Are Best Fit For the Position)
A vacancy in your work team can bring on the pressure to find a highly-qualified replacement that can suitably fit the position. Can the right candidate be determined through just an interview? In your search for a candidate, coming up with the top interview questions to ask matters a lot. Preparation and creativity are needed, not just by the…
Establishing Relationships that Build an Inclusive Industry
The latest edition of CAGC’s podcast series features Patrice Gilmore, National Supplier Diversity Lead for DPR Construction and President of United Minority Contractors of North Carolina (UMCNC). Gilmore discusses what connections and relationships can do to grow and strengthen minority-owned businesses. She also discusses opportunities for our member companies to work together in mentoring relationships. Listen in!
Considerations for Building a Better Coaching Culture
Many organizations ask an all too common question: “How can we help our employees improve their performance while nurturing and developing their long-term strengths?” The answer may be found in building a coaching culture that aligns uniquely to your organization. Unlike traditional mentoring (manager explains to team member his or her own personal experiences in…
How to Successfully Find and Retain Ideal Construction Employees
According to recent statistical data1, due to the booming economy in the U.S., there are more job openings in construction than there are people to fill those jobs. In addition more people are leaving their jobs than ever before 2. The evidence is clear – keeping your best employees has become more important than ever,…
It’s Time to Re-Think the Annual Performance Review Process
Whether the reviewer or reviewee, very few people enjoy annual performance reviews. For the reviewer, providing a performance review is a large responsibility. To conduct one properly requires a significant amount of planning and work. Reviewers must think back over a full year as they consider an employee’s actual performance. They should have a written…
Business Owners View 401(k)s as Advantageous, Yet Struggle to Communicate Benefits to Employees
It won’t come as a surprise that business owners view 401(k)s as advantageous both for their business and their employees. Yet, despite business owners seeing the advantages of 401(k)s, a gap exists in understanding how to effectively communicate 401(k) benefits to employees, according to a new survey from Nationwide. And with the Bureau of Labor…
U.S. Labor Market Demonstrates Signs of Slowing in Third Quarter 2019
Wages for U.S. workers grew 3.2 percent over the last year, increasing the average wage level by $0.90 to $28.71 an hour, according to the ADP Research Institute® Workforce Vitality Report (WVR) released today. The wage growth of 3.2 percent corresponds to the BLS numbers of 2.9 percent which was released earlier this month, October 2019. “The labor market has shown signs…
Billy Milam Joins Hire Dynamics as CEO
The leadership team of Hire Dynamics today announces the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, Billy Milam, a proven executive with results in enhancing culture and driving growth while enhancing the client experience. Founded in 2001 and with a footprint across five Southeastern states,Hire Dynamicsis a 10-time winner of ClearlyRated’s Best in Staffing award for superior service as…
FMI Releases 2019 Construction Professional, Benefits and Salary Increase Surveys Data
FMI Corporation, a leading provider of management consulting and investment banking services to the Built Environment, is pleased to announce the release of the 2019 Construction Professional, Benefits and Salary Increase Surveys data. In today’s market, attracting and retaining talent requires not only competitive compensation but also a comprehensive package of total rewards and tools…
DHG Welcomes Bob Kunkle as Director of Executive Coaching and Development
Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP, a U.S. top 20 public accounting and advisory firm, is pleased to welcome Bob Kunkle as Director of Executive Coaching and Development. Bob will provide executive coaching to DHG’s partners and principals through their career stages, leadership roles and retirement. “Bob’s executive coaching experience aligns well with our mission to build valuable careers…
