Diversity

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.

Build a New Approach to Female Construction Leaders

by Kim Shepherd, Tom Brennan | Mar 31, 2017
Diversity | Workforce

If you’re expecting another article about breaking through the concrete ceiling or why women need to keep up the fight, prepare to be disappointed.

Take Advantage of a Hot Market by Breaking Into New Construction Sectors

by Debbie Eckart | Mar 2, 2017
Business | Diversity

The construction industry is in the middle of a time of rapid growth, which is the perfect time to take a step back, get a sense of the big picture, and strategize ways to grow by branching out to new types of projects.

A Diverse Workforce, Built on Merit

by Lauren Pinch | Jan 24, 2017
Culture | Diversity | People

Larry Lopez imparts his wisdom on what it means to be a minority business owner in a rapidly changing industry, and the path he envisions for small and emerging contractors to succeed.

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

Gender Diversity in Architecture Shows Improvement

Build a New Approach to Female Construction Leaders

Take Advantage of a Hot Market by Breaking Into New Construction Sectors

A Diverse Workforce, Built on Merit

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