Personnel Issues

  • Zero-Tolerance Policy Nets Stellar Safety, Low Workers' Comp Rates

    A zero-tolerance program has “solved our concerns about the prevalence of substance abuse in construction,” says Neal Fiske of TriplePoint Design/Build.

     
  • Re-Hiring Employees Laid Off During the Recession

    Consider these eight steps before re-hiring employees laid off during the recession.

     
  • Tips for Evaluating Unsolicited Job Inquiries

    Even though his company may not be currently hiring, Andy Hannan of Mark IV Builders prioritizes unsolicited job inquiries and follows up.

     
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    Construction Job Losses and COBRA Payments

    Remodeling market statistics on labor.

     
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    COBRA Requirements Could Deliver New Financial Blows

    Until now, former employees had to pay the full premium amount. Under the stimulus law, employers of 20 or more people must subsidize 65% of COBRA costs for up to nine months.

     
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    Diverse Staff Benefits Business

    How one remodeling company finds strength in a diverse staff of skilled craftspeople.

     
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    Biggest Mistakes...?

    Ten remodelers answer 12 questions about yesterday's building boom, today's business challenges, and tomorrow's commitments toward rebuilding their companies. This question: what were your biggest mistakes over the past three to four years?

     
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    Doing Less in 2009...?

    Ten remodelers answer 12 questions about yesterday's building boom, today's business challenges, and tomorrow's commitments toward rebuilding their companies. This question: What Do You Vow to Do Less of in 2009 and Beyond, and Why?

     
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    Red Flags Ignored...?

    Ten remodelers answer 12 questions about yesterday's building boom, today's business challenges, and tomorrow's commitments toward rebuilding their companies. This question: What red flags will you never ignore again?

     
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    Marketing Strategies That Are Working...?

    Ten remodelers answer 12 questions about yesterday's building boom, today's business challenges, and tomorrow's commitments toward rebuilding their companies. This question: What marketing strategies are working for you?