Build a Lasting Foundation of Profitability
Implementation of the soft science of organizational management integrated with appropriate financial controls can ensure profitable job execution.
Organization Culture
Create a Culture of Employee Engagement
Employee engagement can be ambiguous and tough for employers to fully grasp. By knowing what engaged employees look like, why they matter and how to get them, contractors can have a competitive edge when it comes to recruiting and retention.
Five Steps to Improve Construction Ethics
Ethics in business comes down to accountability. Leaders of a company must make sure that they are leading by example. This means adhering to the ethical blueprint provided by the company’s core values and its vision and mission statements, as well as following the company’s code of ethics and any reporting protocols to the letter.
Infuse Culture in the Employee Life Cycle to Improve Morale
When money, time and people are invested in culture, it will make all the difference for the company’s future—in more ways than just growth or numbers. It will create an irresistible workplace where people thrive and line up to get on board.
Millennials and Technology Drive Social Responsibility Trends
A confluence of changes in social ecosystems are leading to a shift toward increased action on social issues by companies, including construction contractors.
Care for Life: Sharing Construction Safety Ideas and Best Practices Creates Industry Unity
In conjunction with Construction Safety Week, May 7-11, Construction Executive interviewed Greg Peele, general manager and executive vice president leading Skanska USA’s North Carolina and Virginia building operations.
Increase Employee Wellness in Construction
When construction employers put their worker’s health and wellness first they create a workplace culture of engagement, productivity and care, while simultaneously reducing health care costs and increasing their ROI and productivity.
Onboarding’s Effect on Employee Engagement
When done effectively, onboarding will increase engagement and reduce a company's overall hiring and recruiting costs. Retention problems will decrease dramatically if employees feel they are valued team members starting on their first day.
