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Removing Emotional Masks in Construction

by Cal Beyer | Oct 9, 2020
Careers | Organization Culture | Training | Workforce

By changing the culture and erasing the stigma around mental health, the construction industry can change, and even save, lives.

A Superintendent’s Case for a Psychologically Safe Jobsite

by Kabri Lehrman-Schmid | Oct 6, 2020
Careers | Diversity | Human Resources | Project Management | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Mitigating current and future risks to their people, while increasing performance by the industry’s recognized metrics of success, is the superintendent’s case for psychological safety.

Giving All a Seat at the Table

by Maggie Murphy | Oct 5, 2020
Community | Culture | Departments

Founded in 1946, family-owned Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP) has a mission of building trust, communities and people, while focusing on projects that enhance communities where they live and work.

Attracting and Keeping Talent for the New and Next Normal

by Karl Feldman, Katy Pultz | Oct 2, 2020
Careers | Human Resources | Organization Culture | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Here’s how contractors build their brand to increase retention amid a disruption like COVID-19.

A Roundtable Interview on Building Trust

by Construction Executive | Oct 1, 2020
Culture | Job Interview | Nuts + Bolts | People

How do you establish trust among disparate employees? 

The Secret to Success Is Doing Things a Little Bit Differently

by Charlie Kimmel | Sep 30, 2020
Business | Business Development | Organization Culture | Recruitment | Retention

Construction companies will find that doing things a little bit differently can make a huge difference in their success—and help ensure a lasting legacy.

Combat Exclusion in the Workplace With Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

by Tim Milam | Sep 29, 2020
Careers | Diversity | Leadership | Organization Culture | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Exclusion happens everywhere—especially in the workplace where people spend a large portion of their time—and it is important that businesses create inclusive environments where employees can thrive.

Develop Emotional Intelligence to Increase Leadership Skills Among Uncertainty

by Vivian Mandala | Sep 28, 2020
Careers | Departments | Leadership | Organization Culture | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Employee wellbeing is eroding due to COVID-19 and political and social concerns. What is needed is authentic, open communication. Now is the time to break old habits and start talking with managers and employees, person to person.
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