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Networks and Committees Cultivate Diverse Company Cultures in Construction

by Johana Godoy | Jul 7, 2021
Careers | Diversity | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

In construction, where women still only make up about 10% of employees, it is important to make sure, now more than ever, that women and Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) employees feel supported by their employers.

Creating a Culture of Health, Safety and Wellbeing in the Construction Industry

by Andrew Butterfield | Jun 22, 2021
Careers | Human Resources | Wellness | Workforce

A proactive mindset, wedded with a holistic approach toward worker well-being and organizational efficiency, will help contractors unlock new business and secure their place in the new world of construction.

Construction Employment News: June 2021

by Construction Executive | Jun 22, 2021
Careers | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Here’s a look at employment moves that occurred in the construction industry this month.

Preparing the Construction Workforce for an Upswing

by Pamela A. Scott | Jun 15, 2021
Careers | Economy | Training | Workforce

Now is the time for construction leaders to shift from crisis mode to growth mode, and growth begins at the foundational level.

How Men Can Support Women in Construction

by Cheryl Black, Richard Colvin | Jun 15, 2021
Careers | Diversity | Training | Workforce

The construction industry has come a long way in how men and women work together to be successful. However, there is always room to evolve the relationship between colleagues.

Construction Executive Compiles Industry Workforce Achievements

by Construction Executive | Jun 9, 2021
Careers | Total Human Health | Workforce

Access "The Hands That Build America," a compilation of workforce, mentorship and training stories from <i>Construction Executive</i>.

The State of Women in the Construction Industry in 2021

by Lori J. Drake | Jun 8, 2021
Careers | Diversity | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Women make up only about 10% of construction industry workers, even though they are 47% of the overall U.S. workforce. Here’s what women had to say about opportunities for advancement, being heard by their coworkers and the pay gap.

Why Military Veterans Are Smart Hires for Construction Jobs

by Kelly French | Jun 8, 2021
Careers | Diversity | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Many people with military experience have traits and qualities contractors look for in new hires: loyalty, integrity, dedication, service excellence and a focus on safety.
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