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Counter the Rising Number of Occupational Fatalities in Construction

by Joshua Jacobsen | Mar 12, 2021
Careers | Organization Culture | Wellness | Workforce

By focusing on community and increasing competency, contractors can address the increased stress among the workforce from the pandemic and reduce the risk of workforce fatalities.

Prepare Teams Now for Future Work Changes

by Sarah Skidmore | Mar 12, 2021
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Businesses often view professional development as an expense. Contractors should shift their thinking of professional development from a cost to an investment in the organization's ability to survive and even thrive in the future work context.

ABC Convention Preps Contractors for a Positive Outlook

by Construction Executive | Mar 11, 2021
Careers | Total Human Health | Training | Workforce

ABC Convention, hosted in Grapevine, Texas, offered remote streaming of four powerful keynotes and announced the Construction Workforce Awards and Excellence in Construction® Awards, with winners to be featured in CE's April 2021 and June 2021 issues.

Get to Know Michelle Tinsley, COO and Co-Founder, YellowBird

by Rachel E. Pelovitz | Mar 11, 2021
Careers | Culture | People | Workforce

COO and Co-Founder Michelle Tinsley, YellowBird, shares her thoughts on making the most of virtual events, her favorite ice cream flavor and the best advice she ever got.

Connect With the Construction Workforce Using Technology

by Justin Rudwell | Mar 10, 2021
Careers | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Technology that drives a connected, driven and efficient workforce can help contractors attract and retain talent—and increase employee loyalty.

Calling the Shots

by Construction Executive | Mar 9, 2021
Careers | Diversity | Features | Leadership | Total Human Health | Workforce

Construction Executive editors asked successful women about mentors, motivation, breaking the glass ceiling and what, exactly, the future holds for women in construction. Here are their stories.

How to Manage Employees Suffering From Abuse, Addiction and Other Hidden Maladies

by Sherry Genga | Mar 9, 2021
Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Wellness | Workforce

Employers should talk to EAPs about helping employees with hidden challenges outside the workplace. Identify local public health and nonprofit agencies and share resources with employees seeking help.

Resignation 101: It’s a One-Way Process, Not a Negotiation

by Jay Dubac | Mar 4, 2021
Careers | Human Resources | Workforce

It’s never easy to resign from a job, especially one where the employee has been very happy. But by being prepared, decisive, firm and gracious, candidates can ensure they make the transition from one job to another as smooth as possible.
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