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Four Ways Diversity Will Save the Construction Industry
By recruiting women and minorities, construction companies will not only be able to hire more talent-they’ll be able to hire smarter. Promoting diversity in the industry opens the doors to greater employee engagement, business innovation and performance, and is a strong solution for ensuring future success.
By Arthur Langer
October 8, 2018
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by Arthur Langer
Dr. Arthur Langer is Chairman and Founder of Workforce Opportunity Services (WOS), a leading 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission of developing the skills of untapped talent from underserved and veteran communities through partnerships with organizations dedicated to diversifying their workforce. Since its inception in 2005, WOS has partnered with companies such as Turner Construction, United Rentals, Lear Corporation, and EMJ Metals. For more information please visit www.wforce.org.
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