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Seven Ways to Identify and Hire the Right Employees

In an industry that’s projected to keep expanding, the labor shortage is an obstacle all construction business owners must face head-on. Being specific about what they want in a new hire coupled with demonstrating the patience and creativity needed to attract and recruit the right employees will help fill the important positions they need to succeed.
By Lauren Brookes
February 5, 2018
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by Lauren Brookes
Lauren Brookes is a writer based out of Colorado who focuses on career development and recruitment strategies with an emphasis on the world of construction. She occasionally provides content to S.R. Clarke & Associates, LLC, a premier construction executive search firm.

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