Items Tagged with 'workforce'

A federal court blocked the U.S. Department of Labor’s overtime rule raising salary thresholds for eligibility, reverting the limit to $35,568 and sparking potential appeals.

GAF hosted its largest-ever job training event in Southern California, offering tuition-free roofing and sales training through its Academy; half of the attendees secured job placements.

Governmental experts with the National Roofing Contractors Association examine how the 2024 presidential election results, with Trump and VP-elect Vance in office, and the 119th Congress will affect the roofing industry.

The Davis Memorial Foundation, a supporter of construction education since 1997, will expand its focus on roofing, raise scholarship awards to 15 at $5,000 each, and fund SkillsUSA grants.

The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows a rise in injuries and illnesses in distribution despite a national drop in incidents.

The Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc. raised more than $80k at this year’s MHI Annual Conference to fund scholarships for material handling students and support a skilled industry workforce.

Beacon’s Regional Vice President of Canada Charles Michaud shares his insights into the similarities and differences between the U.S. and Canadian markets and the secrets to hiring the best people in the business.

Owens Corning Roofing partnered with Cornell University to offer eCornell certificate programs, providing tailored online business courses to help contractors grow and develop key skills.