Organization Culture

How Contractors Can Prevent Fraud in Their Workforce

Fraud cases in construction cost almost twice as much and last longer than fraud cases in other industries. Here are a few ways contractors can protect their businesses from employee fraud.

Find the Correlation Between Company Culture and Profitability

Most construction companies are pretty average, but average is not a retention strategy. Creating a great culture might be the best profit strategy.

The Cost of a Drug-free Workplace Program—and the Expensive Risk of Forgoing One

by Brandon Coffee | May 22, 2019
Business | Careers | Human Resources | Organization Culture

Employers can improve the lives of employees and protect their assets by creating a drug-free workplace program. A well-defined program is more cost-effective than treating substance abuse problems on a case-by-case basis.

How to Make Safety Excellence Everyone’s Business

by Pete Schermerhorn | May 3, 2019
Culture | Organization Culture | Safety | Total Human Health

Forward-thinking contractors use technology for rapid reporting when safety issues or emergencies arise. A focus on safety partnerships and innovative new resources create a culture of safety excellence.

Highlight the Value of Construction Careers to Overcome the Labor Shortage

A boom in infrastructure, commercial and public construction has primarily caused the labor shortage. While contractors are benefiting, they are also facing growth constraints resulting from demographic trends.

Happiness as a Business Model

A happiness-based culture can result in employees being excited about coming to work on Monday instead of leaving the jobsite on Friday. Imagine what this type of attitude can do to the success of an organization.

Five Ways to Build a Culture of Height Safety

Falls are OSHA’s most frequently cited violation, but there are ways to prevent falls and create a culture of height safety.

How to Identify and Manage Difficult Employees

Many companies have a "Dangerous Dave" on the team. He has the best of intentions, but is prone to mistake and lapses in judgment. Is there one on your jobsite?

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Find the Correlation Between Company Culture and Profitability

The Cost of a Drug-free Workplace Program—and the Expensive Risk of Forgoing One

How to Make Safety Excellence Everyone’s Business

Highlight the Value of Construction Careers to Overcome the Labor Shortage

Happiness as a Business Model

Five Ways to Build a Culture of Height Safety

How to Identify and Manage Difficult Employees

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