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Four Ways to Beat the Skilled Worker Shortage

Fighting the worker shortage in construction is proving difficult for employers across the country. By making the positive changes needed to help their businesses stand out, contractors will be positioning themselves for success in years to come.
By Chris Lennon
November 5, 2018
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by Chris Lennon
Chris Lennon is responsible for ensuring the BirdDogHR Talent Management System meets the needs and exceeds the expectations of its customers. He does this by working directly with customers and partners, identifying key market opportunities, developing product strategies and bringing exciting new products, features and partnerships to market. Chris is an active participant in the talent management community bringing more than 18 years of experience to BirdDogHR. He has presented at numerous industry events and has been quoted as an industry expert in leading publications like Talent Management magazine, CLO magazine, New Talent Times, TLNT and HR Bartender.

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