How Contractors Can Find Better Work-Life Balance
Developing a strategy to balance work and personal needs requires taking a close look at why imbalance occurs, and implementing certain strategies to overcome it.
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The Keys to Attracting and Retaining Construction Talent
Skilled workers are in high demand, so firms must stand out in their methods for attracting workers. Check out our tips for engaging prospective talent, and retaining the most valuable employees.
Four Keys to Attracting and Retaining Construction Talent
Skilled workers are in high demand, so firms must stand out in their methods for attracting workers. Check out our tips for engaging prospective talent, and retaining the most valuable employees.
How to Build a Culture of Ethics
Leaders are the key influencer of a company's created culture. As construction leaders seek to build a culture of ethics, keep in mind these essential facets: individual ethical accountability, responsible leadership, clarity and communication, connection through empathy and living one’s values.
Tips to Address Suicide Prevention in General Contractor, Subcontractor and Supplier Relationships
With suicide deaths at four times the national average, construction stakeholders need to explore how the industry can come together and reduce the industry risk factors that impact the workforce.
Leaders Must Value the Strengths of Their Teams for Increased Success
Using these tools, leaders can better position themselves to value and support their teams—ultimately leading to higher productivity, increased worker retention and a better bottom line.
Ideologies That Need to Change for Construction to Advance
Despite an estimated 11 percent increase in commercial construction, the percentage of young construction workers has declined by 30 percent in the past decade. With more projects and fewer workers, the landscape of the construction industry must adapt if it hopes to advance.
Focus on Clarity, Growth and Contribution to Recruit High-performing Millennials
When a company knows what’s most important to high-performing millennials, they can take what many see as a challenge and turn it into an opportunity.
