Tag: employees

Sean O'Leary CDE

P&Q Profile: CDE’s Sean O’Leary

March 1, 2021By

A conversation with CDE’s Sean O’Leary, exploring the challenges of hiring and training new employees as well as what’s ahead for the aggregate industry in 2021.

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Work shortage solutions

February 24, 2020By

As both a millennial and a third-generation employee of his family company, Wm. D. Scepaniak’s John Scepaniak has a unique perspective balanced between old school and new school approaches.

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Luck Companies headquarters is located in Manakin-Sabot, Virginia. Photo by Kevin Yanik

Luck Companies earns unique workplace distinction

December 20, 2019By

An annual study found the aggregate producer is among the U.S. workplaces where employees are most proud to work.

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Keep in mind: Using social media to find new hires is more than simply posting a job listing on your platforms. (Photo: iStock.com/metamorworks)

Part 2: How you can use social media to grow your workforce

August 21, 2019By

Now that you’ve established your social media sites, it’s time to delve into the best strategies for finding new recruits.

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Leverage your company's social media accounts to attract and find new hires. (Photo: iStock.com/anyaberkut)

Part 1: Why you should use social media to grow your workforce

August 20, 2019By

Social media is not only an opportunity to find a new hire but also a way to sell yourself to the best potential candidates.

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Missouri producer develops unique safety program

July 24, 2018By

The Capital Materials program incentivizes employees to work safely for themselves and those working around them.

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The connection between Steve Jobs and the aggregate industry

The connection between Steve Jobs and the aggregate industry

February 22, 2018By

Is an aggregate operation not in pursuit of perfection when its goal is for every employee to return home safely after each workday?

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Kentucky workshop preps teachers about the aggregate industry

September 18, 2017By

The Kentucky Crushed Stone Association collaborated with its state department of education to redesign a workshop for teachers that will ultimately educate students about the aggregate industry.

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Hiring military veterans in the aggregate industry

August 9, 2017By

Bringing former military service members into an aggregate operation is a real opportunity, but employers should approach the group thoughtfully.

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