AECWorkForce Employer News (February 17, 2003)

[AECWorkForce Employer News]

Title: AECWorkForce Employer News

Monday : February 17 : 2003 In this issue... 1. recruitment and retention : Internal candidates 2. AEC trends : Health care one of the few healthy markets in 2003 3. AEC workplace : Intranets becoming popular training tools 4. upcoming events : Watching Industry Markets (ACEC) 5. about AECWorkForce.com : Find the right people, right now! 1. recruitment and retention Treating internal candidates like real candidates Most companies these days recognize the benefits of encouraging their employees to apply for new management and leadership positions. Still, considering internal candidates can be a political quagmire if the process isn't well managed or if the candidates aren't treated with the same (perceived) respect as external candidates. Learn more... 2. AEC trends Health care one of the few healthy markets in 2003 One of the few market sectors that contractors can get excited about this year is health care. A combination of aging facilities, new technologies, higher insurance premiums, and an older population have led to a sharp increase in dollars spent to build or renovate health care facilities. Learn more... AECWorkForce Employer News brought to you by: 3. AEC workplace Intranets becoming popular training tools Intranets commonly contain information such as firm policies and procedures, staff information and directories, benefits information, and company publications. Some are taking the technology a step further, however, by using their company's internal networks to provide training to employees. Learn more... 4. upcoming events Watching Industry Markets Looking for the latest information on opportunities in the federal marketplace?  ACEC's Market Forecast Series highlights big budgets and upcoming project initiatives for the client(s) your firm is tracking. "Every time we turn around Congress is putting more money in line item projects... The overall program may even double in the coming years," stated January speaker, Donna Kalvels of the National Park Service. Learn more... 5. about AECWorkForce Employers: Find the right people, right now! How can you gain exposure to the most qualified, active AEC job seekers? AECWorkForce.com offers AEC firms economical access to the right people, right now. Let AECWorkForce.com work for you! Call 1-800-466-6275 today or click HERE for more information. AECWorkForce for Employers   + start page   + post job openings + search resumes + SAVE with job posting packages + how does AECWorkForce help employers? AECWorkForce for Job Seekers + seeker start page + post your resume + search for a job + how does AECWorkForce help job seekers? AEC employer news + Current Issue + Become a Sponsor browse the archives + recruitment/retention + AEC trends + AEC workplace subscribe for free Enter your email address to subscribe to AECWorkForce Employer News:                 Powered by ZweigWhite | Copyright 2001-2003. All rights reserved. AECWorkForce Employer News is a bi-weekly update on AEC trends, careers, and recruitment strategies for architecture, engineering, construction firms, and allied professional service firms. QUESTIONS: Please do not reply to this address. Send inquiries to [EMAIL PROTECTED]. TO OPT OUT: If you received this newsletter in error, we apologize. To remove yourself from future AECWorkForce Employer News mailings, send a blank email to:  [EMAIL PROTECTED] . TELL A FRIEND: New subscribers can join AECWorkForce Employer News by visiting us online at www.aecworkforce.com/enews. ABOUT AECWorkForce: AECWorkForce is the Internet job portal powered by ZweigWhite, a trusted name in AEC management information and expertise. Unlike mainstream job boards, AECWorkForce is devoted exclusively to companies and professionals in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry. Join a host of other top firms and put AECWorkForce to work on your company's hiring needs. Call 1-800-466-6275 or click here for more information. AECWorkForce Where great careers in design and construction are built. www.aecworkforce.com