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Living the American Dream

by Maggie Murphy | Jul 29, 2019
Business Development | Careers | Culture | Leadership | People | Workforce

Lance Arvel has used his passion and knowledge to propel himself into his current role as business development manager for Baton Rouge-based GROUP Industries. In March, Arvel was named Associated Builders and Contractors’ Young Professional of the Year.

Five Ways to Successfully Lead a Multigenerational Workforce

by Scott Reeves | Jul 26, 2019
Careers | Diversity | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

In today’s workplace there are five generations with unique viewpoints on work ethic, communication and leadership—including a diverse collection of opinions and skillsets that can help businesses set themselves apart and be more innovative than competitors.

Keep Employees Happy and Safe on the Jobsite With Innovative Technology

by Cristi Waterson | Jul 13, 2019
Careers | Organization Culture | Workforce

Today's technological innovations allow workers to enjoy some of the safest worksites in history. Here are a few of those innovations.

Addressing the Construction Industry’s Suicide Epidemic

by Joseph Kopko | Jul 10, 2019
Culture | Organization Culture | Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness | Workforce

Suicide is the second leading cause of death to ages 15-34, the prime employment age for construction workers. The key to reversing this alarming trend is to create a supportive, open environment at the workplace.

How Emotional Intelligence Can Transform Construction’s Hypermasculine Culture

by Brent Darnell | Jul 10, 2019
Careers | Human Resources | Organization Culture | Wellness | Workforce

Many workers in construction have the typical emotional profile that is a recipe for disaster when it comes to suicide and poor mental health. Here are a few techniques to improve workplace wellness.

Safety, Technology Combine to Change the Construction Conversation

by Neil Riddle, Brent Burger | Jul 9, 2019
Organization Culture | Productivity | Technology

With technologies, the construction industry can deliver on a higher promise to safeguard health and safety while improving productivity and reducing delays.

A How-To Guide for Recruiting Millennials to Construction

by Darren Bounds | Jul 5, 2019
Careers | Diversity | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Construction companies are more than builders; they are developers of people. They should keep evolving their recruiting approach, so as the industry continues to change they are prepared.

Bridging the Gap Between Old and New Schools of Construction

by Adam Quiñones | Jun 15, 2019
Careers | Diversity | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

By embracing the strengths and weaknesses of all generations working in construction, construction companies can ensure they have the adequate skilled manpower to lead construction projects successfully.
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