Diversity

Promoting Intergenerational Mentorship in the Field

Building a culture focused on mentorship and learning at every level is one way construction companies can ensure sustained growth and the continued success of their employees.

Eight Ways to Cultivate Diversity and Improve Your Workforce

Having a dedication to diversity will benefit a company on many levels. Believing in the cause and creating initiatives that embrace diversity and give minorities a path to a successful, life-long career is always a sound business strategy.

Want to Be More Inclusive?

by Joanna Masterson | May 1, 2018
Diversity | Workforce

Smart businesses embrace the diversity of the U.S. population. An estimated 325 million people live in this country, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, split fairly evenly between men and women. About 17.8% are Hispanic, 13% are African American, 5.7% are Asian and 1% are Native American. Nearly 20,000 are military veterans and about one in five has a disability.

How to Comply With Pay Equity Laws

Many cities, states and individual organizations are developing laws, regulations, and processes to mitigate unfair pay policies and move toward closing the pay gap. Here's how construction business owners can comply with the new laws.

Recruit and Retain Women in the Workforce

Construction businesses understand the positive attributes women can bring to the table. Following are best practices to help contractors successfully recruit and retain this valuable talent resource.

Focus on Alignment Between Company and Employee to Make the Best Hiring Decisions

It’s easy to find an impressive resume, but no matter how skilled a person appears on paper, the timing and cultural fit must be a match to be successful in the long term.

Think Like a Millennial: Build a More Mission-Driven, Diverse Culture

by Damon Henderson, Lauren Pinch | Sep 26, 2017
Business | Diversity | Training

Organizations with inclusive, diverse cultures are six times more likely to be innovative, six times more likely to anticipate change and respond effectively, and twice as likely to meet or exceed financial targets.

Gender Diversity in Architecture Shows Improvement

by Maggie Murphy | Aug 29, 2017
Culture | Diversity

In 2016, women made up 36 percent of newly licensed architects, versus 34 percent in 2015.

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Promoting Intergenerational Mentorship in the Field

Eight Ways to Cultivate Diversity and Improve Your Workforce

Want to Be More Inclusive?

How to Comply With Pay Equity Laws

Recruit and Retain Women in the Workforce

Focus on Alignment Between Company and Employee to Make the Best Hiring Decisions

Think Like a Millennial: Build a More Mission-Driven, Diverse Culture

Gender Diversity in Architecture Shows Improvement

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