Workforce Growth

Crafted Journey How To: Setting Scope, Saving Sanity, and Protecting Long-Term Client Value

The independent workforce continues to grow, with professionals increasingly choosing solo and fractional paths over traditional employment. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that independent contractors now represent 11.9 million workers, or about 7.4% of total U.S. employment. Without the structural guardrails of traditional roles, independent professionals must define scope, success, and boundaries…

The Secret to Smarter Hiring: Tapping Fractional Executives for the Right Expertise, Right When You Need It

The rise of the “fractional” executive—leaders who lend their expertise to multiple organizations on a part-time or project basis—marks a major shift in how top talent engages with growing companies. As businesses seek agility without sacrificing expertise, fractional roles are becoming a powerful alternative to full-time hires. In fact, a report found that temporary business…

Hiring for Values, Investing in Mentorship, and Leveraging Tech Boosts Retention and Workforce Stability in the HVAC Industry

Strategic hiring practices and structured mentorship programs help mechanical contractors combat labor shortages while building sustainable teams

Data Center Sector Opens Doors for Non-Traditional Career Seekers

Rapid expansion in data centers is creating unexpected opportunities for workers without traditional tech backgrounds to fill critical roles

Passion, Safety, and Growth: The Journey of a Veteran in the Construction Industry

A safety director's three-decade construction career reveals how prioritizing worker protection fuels both personal fulfillment and business success

Holt Cat: How a Woman Business Leader Helped Build a Culture of Excellence

A female executive's leadership approach drove measurable gains in workforce growth and profitability within a traditionally male-dominated sector