DOL Announces New Pilot Program to Expedite Resolution of Wage Violations
The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has announced a new nationwide pilot program, the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program, which facilitates resolution of potential overtime and minimum wage violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The program’s primary objectives are to resolve such claims expeditiously and without litigation, to improve employers’ compliance with…
New A/E Project Manager Assessment Tool Available
PSMJ Resources, Inc. has teamed up with Talent Matters to create the newest Harrison Assessment Job Success Formula (JSF)—one specific to the project manager role in the architectural and engineering (A/E) industry. Earlier this year, about 100 project managers from seven engineering and architecture firms helped create the newest JSF, which offers the insightfulness of…
Seventy-Five Percent of Construction Firms Plan to Expand Headcount in 2018
Contractors Are Optimistic About Strong Economy, Tax & Regulatory Cuts, Says AGC and Sage Report Seventy-five percent of construction firms plan to expand their payrolls in 2018 as contractors are optimistic that economic conditions will remain strong as tax rates and regulatory burdens fall, according to survey results released today by the Associated General Contractors…
Contractors Add Jobs in December as Wages Rise
Construction employment increased by 30,000 jobs in December to the highest level since September 2008, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said that, according to an outlook the association released earlier this week, most firms expect to continue adding jobs this year amid expectations…
NAWIC’s Issues Position on Harassment
The recent spotlight on sexual harassment of women in the workplace is an appropriate time to reiterate that the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) condemns the act of sexual harassment. It has been one of the barriers to increasing the number of women in the construction field and should never be tolerated. It…
CareerBuilder Releases Best Jobs for 2018 for Workers Who Don’t Have a College Degree
While a traditional four-year college degree often results in higher wages and quicker career mobility, it’s not for everybody. And that’s OK because there are also good opportunities for workers who never completed college — careers that offer good pay and low unemployment. Below is CareerBuilder’s list of the hottest in-demand jobs for 2018 that…
Attracting Quality Candidates is Top Challenge
In today’s competitive job market, employers report that attracting quality candidates is their top challenge (in the context of hiring informed candidates) which is causing businesses to rethink what makes for an effective recruiting strategy. Attracting quality candidates continues to be a challenge in the construction industry. Glassdoor, one of the world’s largest job sites, released…
Increased Number of Workers Calling In Sick When They Aren’t
Just don’t feel like going into work today? You’re not alone, but be careful what you tell your boss – it could cost you your job. According to new CareerBuilder data, 40 percent of workers have called in sick in the last 12 months when they weren’t, compared to 35 percent in 2016 and 38…
A Month For Heroes
November is a month that we traditionally try to give thanks and acknowledge the good in our lives. We get together with friends and family; we cook big meals or find a quiet restaurant; we share something we’re thankful for each day on social media; and we hope that we’re able to sneak home leftover…
Carolinas AGC Observes Careers in Construction Month in a Variety of Ways
Earlier this year, Carolinas AGC asked Governors in both North and South Carolina to name October “Careers in Construction Month”, to promote increased awareness of the construction industry and to recognize the need for construction education and training. Carolinas AGC offered a mix of events and training to highlight the importance of the industry to…
