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Recruit and Retain Women in the Workforce
Construction businesses understand the positive attributes women can bring to the table. Following are best practices to help contractors successfully recruit and retain this valuable talent resource.
By Sami Barry
April 24, 2018
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by Sami Barry
Sami Barry is Director of Marketing with Helbling & Associates, a retained executive search firm specializing exclusively in construction, engineering, facilities management, and real estate development. With the firm for nearly 25 years, she has a deep understanding of these sectors, and the challenges and opportunities surrounding recruitment and talent management.
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