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We Need to Talk: Suicide Prevention in Construction

by Maggie Murphy | Sep 7, 2022
Features | Safety | Wellness

With a suicide rate nearly four times greater than the national average, the construction industry is facing a crisis. Workers are at a heightened risk for suicide for a variety of reasons that all can be addressed—starting with changing industry culture.

Focus on Cardiovascular Health for Construction Worker Wellbeing

by Tyra Damm, Cal Beyer | Jun 21, 2022
Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness

Help employees maintain a healthy lifestyle and avoid CVD by contributing to worker well-being.

Well, Well, Well

by Paul Goren | Jun 8, 2022
Departments | Safety | Wellness

Worker safety means expanding your focus from protecting your company from liability to addressing physical health, mental health and environmental wellness.

Side Effects: COVID-19’s Influence on Design

by Sam Barnes | Jun 1, 2022
Features | Institutional | Markets | Wellness

The pandemic is changing the way spaces are designed and built across sectors—including offices, schools, multifamily housing and hospitals. And it’s probably permanent.

Avoiding Drug Testing Will Not Solve the Labor Shortage Problem

by Michael Berneking | May 31, 2022
Organization Culture | OSHA | Recruitment | Retention | Safety | Wellness | Workforce

Eliminating mandatory drug testing does not mean more qualified applicants or help employers save money.

Promote a Culture of Safety With a Connected Workforce

by Rachel E. Pelovitz | May 3, 2022
Culture | Organization Culture | Safety | Wellness | Workforce

Build a well-trained, connected workforce to promote a culture of safety and reduce the risk of injury.

Safety Considerations for the Aging Construction Workforce

by Jake Freivald | Apr 5, 2022
Diversity | Safety | Wellness | Workforce

Contractors should strive to keep their most experienced workers on the job for as long as possible.

The Importance of Work-Life Balance

by Construction Executive | Apr 4, 2022
Recruitment | Retention | Wellness | Workforce

TRUCE Software’s second annual workforce survey offers insights on attracting and retaining employees.
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