A great mentor once taught me the Belt Loop Theory. It works in any industry, but in construction where so much learning happens on the job, it might be the simplest and most effective thing you can do to keep a new hire from walking out the door.

hey were doing great, and then they just stopped showing up." If you've said this about a new hire, you're not alone. Here's why it keeps happening and what you can do about it

You showed up. You answered every question. So why didn't they call back? Here's what's actually getting in the way and how to fix it before your next interview.

If you’ve been looking for work in construction lately, you’ve probably felt it. There are jobs out there, but finding one that actually fits isn’t as easy as it should be. Most workers aren’t struggling to find work—they’re struggling to find the right work. And that’s where the process starts to break down.