We’ve been watching companies struggle with the same question for years: who owns employer branding?Ask the CEO, and they’ll tell you it’s their responsibility. According to a Universum survey, 60…
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Why Traditional Hiring Fails in 2026 (And What Actually Works Now)
Hiring has evolved dramatically.What worked in 2010 doesn’t work today. What worked last year barely works now.The construction industry needs approximately 499,000 new workers in 2026. Nine in ten…
We’re Watching AI Transform Hiring And the Numbers Tell a Story Most People Are Missing
We’ve been in the hiring world for over 25 years, and we’ve never seen anything move this fast.AI is reshaping how companies hire. But the data coming out right now tells a more complicated story…
The Skills Revolution: Why Half of Companies Are Ditching Degree Requirements Right Now
TL;DR: 45% of companies are dropping degree requirements for key roles in 2025 because skills-based hiring delivers 25% higher retention rates. Major employers like Google, Apple, and IBM have…
What Government Tech Hiring Tells Us About the Future of Skilled Trades Recruitment
I’m watching the U.S. Tech Force program with real interest.Not because I’m in tech, but because what’s happening in government hiring right now is a preview of what’s coming for construction,…
The Labor Market is Shifting: What September’s Jobs Report Means for Construction Hiring
After weeks of uncertainty due to the government shutdown, we finally have clear data on where the labor market stood in September—and the picture is more nuanced than many expected. For...
Walmart CEO Predicts Every Job Will Change
Walmart’s CEO just dropped a bombshell. Doug McMillon told a workforce conference that “AI is going to change literally every job” at the retail giant. We’re talking about 2.1 million employees…
Engaged TAS vs ClearCo: Which Hiring Platform Is Best for Your Business?
Introduction Hiring is hard enough when you’re juggling payroll, scheduling, and HR tasks all at once. That’s why small businesses—especially those in construction and skilled trades—need tools that...
Small Business Hiring Crisis 2025
This comprehensive analysis examines the critical hiring challenges facing small businesses in 2025, with particular focus on the construction,...
Engaged TAS vs Jobvite: Which Hiring Platform Is Best for Your Business?
Introduction Small to mid-sized businesses don’t have time for complicated hiring tools. When you're trying to post jobs, review resumes, and onboard new team members—all while running the...










