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December 08, 2021
Surviving The Great Resignation

You’re probably sick of hearing about The Great Resignation but listen up! Not only isn’t it going away, it is gaining momentum. 

 

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December 08, 2021
Surviving The Great Resignation

You’re probably sick of hearing about The Great Resignation but listen up! Not only isn’t it going away, it is gaining momentum. Consider the following statistics from the US Department of Labor:


3% of the total US workforce left their jobs in September. That is an astonishingly high number.
As of

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November 17, 2021
How to Parlay a Pandemic

COVID-19 changed the building materials sector. Countless lessons have emerged as the pandemic has unfolded and evolved. Two years into the public health crisis, business is gradually returning to normal, but it won’t be the same as before. We’ve learned too much about who we are and what we’re

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November 17, 2021
5 Steps to Hiring and Retaining Talent in 2022

I was recently sharing a cab with the business owner of a print manufacturer heading to an industry conference where I was slated to be a presenter on workforce trends and solutions. He turned to me and said, “Ok, then tell me… where the heck did everyone go? Where are the workers and how do we get

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November 15, 2021
Industry News: OSHA's Vaccine Mandate

On November 6, 2021, the 5th US Court of Appeals issued an injunction based on a legal challenge filed in its courts. On November 12, 2021, the 5th Circuit ruled that this injunction applies country-wide and has ordered OSHA to "take no steps to implement or enforce...until further court order." The

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October 28, 2021
Vaccine Accommodations

We know there is a lot of confusion around vaccine mandates and applicable accommodations. In order to provide more in-depth information for you to consider when planning the best course for your company, we wanted to share some of the resources we have found on these topics.

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October 07, 2021
Industry News: Capital Forest Products Now a 100% Employee-Owned Company

A new beginning to strengthen company culture and Capital Forest’s commitment of top-notch service to stakeholders

ANNAPOLIS, MD – October 1, 2021 – Capital Forest Products announces the finalization of its transition to a 100 percent employee-owned company, effective today. Implementing an employe

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