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Home » Topic » Workforce » Careers

Price Doesn’t Matter in the Concrete Industry, People Do

by Charlie Kimmel | Sep 24, 2020
Careers | Markets | Recruitment | Retention

Savvy concrete companies are not just working toward short-term successes—they’re also planning for the future. Investing in smart, eager assistant project managers and strong, experienced project executives now is the best way that employers can prepare for long-term success.

Collaborate 2020: A Packed Virtual Conference

by Rachel E. Pelovitz | Sep 23, 2020
Careers | Training | Workforce

Viewpoint's Collaborate 2020 virtual conference was packed with industry and technical information. Read the full scoop here.

Case Study: Creating a Jobsite of Choice in the New Normal

by Cameron Wahl | Sep 21, 2020
Careers | Project Delivery | Project Management | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Before COVID-19, the construction industry faced a skilled labor shortage of impending crisis proportions. Seizing the opportunity for growth through times of change and challenge, one contractor is prioritizing a jobsite of choice that attracts and empowers top talent.

Construction Employment News: September 2020

by Construction Executive | Sep 18, 2020
Careers | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Total Human Health | Workforce

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

Three Ways Leaders Can Ruin Company Culture

by Randy Goruk | Sep 17, 2020
Business | Careers | Leadership | Organization Culture | Recruitment | Retention

When forming the desired company culture, leaders’ influence can be positive and constructive or damaging and destructive. Consider these mistakes construction leaders often make that can ruin a company’s culture.

The Power of Employee Appreciation

by Amy Snyder | Sep 15, 2020
Careers | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Leaders must do whatever possible to communicate openly and often, provide opportunities for team bonding and recognize the efforts of employees. Appreciation doesn’t have to be expensive or complex. Even the smallest of gestures can have the biggest of impacts.

Three Ways to Maintain Productivity During COVID-19

by Brian Poage | Sep 15, 2020
Careers | Productivity | Workforce

By planning ahead and using the right tools, contractors can work to offset the productivity dip and resource drains that come from added protocols.

Understanding and Addressing Depression in the Workplace

by Cal Beyer, Leia Spoor | Sep 8, 2020
Careers | Human Resources | Organization Culture | Wellness | Workforce

Depression can manifest in various ways in the workplace, and ignoring its existence is a costly mistake. Addressing mental health in the workplace is proven to be a sound business strategy.
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