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Browse through our collection of articles and helpful advice, direct from the office of DAVRON to aid in your job search, find helpful interview advice, and employment retention topics.

Apprentice reviewing blueprints on a construction site — launching a career in the trades in 2025.”

How to Launch a Career in the Trades in 2025: A Complete Guide to Building a Hands-On Future

As industries across the U.S. continue to face a growing shortage of skilled workers, 2025 is shaping up to be one of the best times to start a career in the trades. From electricians and plumbers to HVAC technicians and construction specialists, demand for qualified professionals remains strong — and… Read More »How to Launch a Career in the Trades in 2025: A Complete Guide to Building a Hands-On Future

Students completing Home Depot’s free Path to Pro Skills Program online training for trades like HVAC, electrical, and plumbing

Can Home Depot’s Free Path to Pro Skills Program Lead to a Job in the Trades? Here’s What the Data Shows

The Home Depot is making a big bet on the future of America’s skilled workforce — and it’s free. Through its Path to Pro Skills Program, the retail giant offers self-paced online training in trades like HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and construction. No tuition, no prior experience — just an… Read More »Can Home Depot’s Free Path to Pro Skills Program Lead to a Job in the Trades? Here’s What the Data Shows

Green Jobs & the Employment Shift: Opportunities in the Climate Transition

The global push to tackle climate change isn’t just transforming how we produce energy or design products—it’s redefining the very fabric of employment. As economies pivot toward sustainability, the “green transition” has emerged as one of the most powerful forces shaping the future of work. According to the World Economic… Read More »Green Jobs & the Employment Shift: Opportunities in the Climate Transition

Modern manufacturing workforce operating alongside automation in a smart factory environment.

How Manufacturing Staffing Evolved Since COVID-19: Trends and Insights

When the COVID‑19 pandemic struck in early 2020, manufacturing operations around the world faced unprecedented disruption. Factories shut down, supply chains snarled, and entire workforces were furloughed or displaced. Fast-forward to 2025 and the manufacturing sector has been transformed in ways that go far beyond simply “getting back to normal.”… Read More »How Manufacturing Staffing Evolved Since COVID-19: Trends and Insights

Modular construction units being installed on-site, showcasing the future of prefabricated building.

Why Modular Construction Is the Future of Building | Prefabrication Advantages

The global construction industry is undergoing a dramatic transformation — and modular construction is at the center of it. With rising labor costs, supply-chain challenges, and tight project timelines, traditional construction methods are struggling to keep pace with modern demand. Prefabricated construction, where building components are manufactured off-site and assembled… Read More »Why Modular Construction Is the Future of Building | Prefabrication Advantages

Why DAVRON’s Outplacement Program Is the Perfect Gift for Your Graduate’s Career

Graduation is one of life’s proudest milestones — the celebration of years of hard work, dedication, and growth. Yet, for many new graduates, this exciting moment is quickly followed by one of life’s greatest challenges: finding that first career-defining job. In today’s competitive job market, where every open position can… Read More »Why DAVRON’s Outplacement Program Is the Perfect Gift for Your Graduate’s Career

U.S. Layoffs 2025: Market Trends, Employment Shifts & Worker Strategies

In 2025, the United States is experiencing a significant rise in corporate job cuts. While layoffs themselves are a familiar part of the economic cycle, the scale, speed, and scope of these reductions have drawn new attention across industries. This wave of workforce cuts is not limited to one sector—it… Read More »U.S. Layoffs 2025: Market Trends, Employment Shifts & Worker Strategies

A professional banner image featuring five diverse professionals—an engineer, businesswoman, construction worker, technician, and salesperson—each working with digital tools in their respective environments. Overlaid text reads, “Mastering Productivity: How Organizational Skills and the OHIO Principle Can Transform Your Workday” in a clean, stylish font on a dark blue transparent banner, symbolizing focus, efficiency, and cross-industry productivity.

Mastering Productivity: How Organizational Skills and the OHIO Principle Can Transform Your Workday

In today’s fast-paced professional world, juggling emails, meetings, projects, and unexpected challenges can feel like an uphill battle. What if there were a simple way to reclaim your focus, reduce stress, and get more done—without working longer hours? That’s where strong organizational skills and the OHIO principle—short for Only Handle… Read More »Mastering Productivity: How Organizational Skills and the OHIO Principle Can Transform Your Workday

Hurricane Melissa offshore with U.S. business and budget impacts illustrated by economic overlays.

Hurricane Melissa’s Ripple Effect: U.S. Businesses Brace for Rising Relief Costs, Budget Strain and Insurance Shifts

As Hurricane Melissa gains strength and threatens to carve a path through the Caribbean, U.S. businesses and fiscal planners are watching closely — even if the storm does not make landfall on American shores. The potential for supply-chain disruption, rising relief costs, heightened insurance exposure, and macro-economic ripple effects makes… Read More »Hurricane Melissa’s Ripple Effect: U.S. Businesses Brace for Rising Relief Costs, Budget Strain and Insurance Shifts

Parent supporting young adult from behind as they step forward independently toward career success.

Helping Without Hovering: Parenting and Career Independence for Young Adults

Graduation marks a milestone — for both parents and young adults. For parents, it’s a time of pride—and perhaps relief—mixed with the instinct to step in and help. For young adults, it’s a leap into the workforce, into financial decisions, into adulthood. How do you walk that line between helping… Read More »Helping Without Hovering: Parenting and Career Independence for Young Adults

What to Do When You Get Laid Off: A Recovery & Re-Launch Guide

If you’ve recently been laid off, you’re certainly not alone. With widespread job cuts across industries, many professionals are finding themselves suddenly without a paycheck. While the emotional and financial blow can be severe, a layoff doesn’t mean the end of your career—it can be the beginning of a rebound.… Read More »What to Do When You Get Laid Off: A Recovery & Re-Launch Guide

Senior couple reviewing Social Security COLA increase notice for 2026 at home

2026 Social Security COLA Boost (≈ 2.8 %) — What It Means for Recipients, the Economy, the Government, and Future Generations

The annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security has been announced: for 2026, beneficiaries will receive a roughly 2.8 % increase in their monthly benefit payments. While this may appear as a welcome boost, the broader picture reveals a complex interaction of inflation, government fiscal pressures, and long-term generational consequences.… Read More »2026 Social Security COLA Boost (≈ 2.8 %) — What It Means for Recipients, the Economy, the Government, and Future Generations

Leading with Integrity vs. Leading through Ego: The Impact of Management Styles on Workplace Culture and Success

In today’s business environment, how a leader leads—whether through integrity or ego—can make the difference between a thriving workplace and a toxic one. When leaders operate with integrity, they inspire trust, collaboration, and sustainable success. When they lead from ego, they may see short-term results, but often at the cost… Read More »Leading with Integrity vs. Leading through Ego: The Impact of Management Styles on Workplace Culture and Success

Corporate Halloween profits versus small local businesses — contrasting scenes of candy and costume retail

Haunted by Spending: Inside America’s $12 Billion Spook Economy

Every October, Americans open their wallets for what’s become one of the year’s most profitable — and most revealing — retail events. From candy aisles to costume racks, Halloween is now a $12 billion industry, driven by corporate giants, clever marketing, and a cultural obsession with celebration and consumption. But… Read More »Haunted by Spending: Inside America’s $12 Billion Spook Economy

Top Factors That Influence Employee Retention and Job Satisfaction in 2025

In a competitive hiring market where skilled professionals have endless options, retaining top talent has become just as important as recruiting it. Yet, many organizations still underestimate what truly influences whether employees love—or leave—their jobs. Recent surveys reveal that retention isn’t just about pay. Employees today want meaningful work, supportive… Read More »Top Factors That Influence Employee Retention and Job Satisfaction in 2025

Candidate confidently participating in a virtual job interview from home office setup

Mastering the Virtual Interview: Essential Tips for Making a Lasting Impression on Video Calls

In the era of remote work and hybrid hiring, your next job interview is just as likely to be on a screen as in a conference room. Whether you’re applying for a remote position or simply attending the initial round virtually, how you present yourself on a video call matters.… Read More »Mastering the Virtual Interview: Essential Tips for Making a Lasting Impression on Video Calls

Why Companies Should Use a Specialized Recruiting Firm for Their Hires

Hiring the right talent has never been more critical—or more challenging. With record-low unemployment in technical fields like engineering, construction, architecture, and manufacturing, finding top professionals can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. That’s where specialized recruiting firms come in. Unlike general staffing agencies, industry-focused recruiters understand… Read More »Why Companies Should Use a Specialized Recruiting Firm for Their Hires