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Break Out of Silos to Provide Customized Client Service

Entrusting employees at all levels to build business in a way that is empathetic and team-based makes workers feel more invested in the firm’s future, which in turn increases client confidence and allegiance.

Improve the Bottom Line With an Employee Mentorship Program

In today’s market, companies must take every opportunity to remain competitive—so there has never been a better time for construction companies to re-evaluate their employee recruiting and retention practices.

Construction Employment News: October 2020

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

Don’t Overlook Available Candidates: Unemployed Doesn’t Mean Unqualified

Rather than eliminating someone based on their current employment status, hiring managers should meet with the candidate; discuss their status, background and motivations; and then trust their own experience and intuition to determine if that person is the right fit.

Women Face Mounting Personal and Professional Pressure Due to COVID-19, According to USGBC Survey

More than 60% of respondents agree the pandemic is negatively impacting workplace equity in green construction.

Rethinking How the Built Environment Impacts Physical, Mental and Societal Wellbeing

by Nick Maletta | Oct 13, 2020
Careers | Organization Culture | Wellness | Workforce

The pandemic and other recent societal unrest have highlighted the importance of incorporating design strategies that support health, promote wellbeing, address inequities and encourage investment.

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

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.

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Break Out of Silos to Provide Customized Client Service

Improve the Bottom Line With an Employee Mentorship Program

Construction Employment News: October 2020

Don’t Overlook Available Candidates: Unemployed Doesn’t Mean Unqualified

Women Face Mounting Personal and Professional Pressure Due to COVID-19, According to USGBC Survey

Rethinking How the Built Environment Impacts Physical, Mental and Societal Wellbeing

Removing Emotional Masks in Construction

A Superintendent’s Case for a Psychologically Safe Jobsite

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