Diversity

The Future of Construction Depends on High-School Students

By partnering with schools and reaching out to students, contractors can capitalize on the next generation of “new-collar workers” who have the technical aptitude and soft skills to lead the construction industry into the future.

Take a Holistic Approach to Address the Skills Gap in Construction

Construction businesses can attract and nurture talent to help close the current skills gap by offering robust apprenticeship programs, working as an industry to promote construction careers, providing a clear path to growth for current employees and focusing on creating a diverse workforce.

Optimize a Workforce With Millennial, Gen X and Baby Boomer Employees

Organizations that provide nurturing work environments and training opportunities that allow Gen Xers and Millennials to grow professionally together will thrive and become a force for positive change.

Avoid Concentrations to Maintain a Diverse, Successful Construction Company

by Robert Mercado, Christopher Sisk | Oct 10, 2019
Business Development | Diversity | Markets

To mitigate risk, it is vital that contractors diversify where possible and actively manage potential concentration issues.

Juggling Generations: How to Manage a Diverse Workforce in 2019

With such a diverse pool of eligible workers changing the landscape of the industry, multi-generational workforce dynamics have become a prominent factor in the day-to-day work life of construction employees.

Support a Diverse Workforce With Bilingual Construction Software

by Kyle Slager | Aug 16, 2019
Careers | Diversity | Training | Workforce

Due to the significant growth of Spanish speaking workers, contractors should expect bilingual jobsites to be the rule, not the exception. There is a rising demand for bilingual construction software to support this growing workforce.

Attract More Women to Construction With a Female-Friendly Environment and Culture

Even with a lot of focus recently on diversity in the workplace, construction is still a male-dominated industry. According to recent surveys, women make up less than 10% of the construction workforce.

Five Ways to Successfully Lead a Multigenerational Workforce

In today’s workplace there are five generations with unique viewpoints on work ethic, communication and leadership—including a diverse collection of opinions and skillsets that can help businesses set themselves apart and be more innovative than competitors.

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The Future of Construction Depends on High-School Students

Take a Holistic Approach to Address the Skills Gap in Construction

Optimize a Workforce With Millennial, Gen X and Baby Boomer Employees

Avoid Concentrations to Maintain a Diverse, Successful Construction Company

Juggling Generations: How to Manage a Diverse Workforce in 2019

Support a Diverse Workforce With Bilingual Construction Software

Attract More Women to Construction With a Female-Friendly Environment and Culture

Five Ways to Successfully Lead a Multigenerational Workforce

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