Culture
A Culture of Caring
The approach to mental health and wellness in the construction industry is undergoing a serious renovation, triggered in no small part by the pandemic. With many companies reporting positive results as they expand their approach to employee wellbeing, it’s time to open your mind to the new normal..
By Grace Calengor
October 1, 2023
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by Grace Calengor
Grace Calengor is senior editor of Construction Executive. Prior to joining ABC in April 2023, she was managing editor of The Zebra Press in Alexandria, Virginia. She graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota, in 2020 with two bachelor’s degrees in English and classics, and a minor in comparative literature.
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