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

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

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

Three Ways Leaders Can Ruin Company Culture

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

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

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.

Keep Employees Safe From the Impacts of COVID-19

by Jane Heidingsfelder | Sep 1, 2020
Careers | Training | Workforce

Shortly after the onset of COVID-19, OSHA provided guidance to employers; while the guidance is ever-changing, contractors should remain diligent and take reasonable steps to protect employees from the hazards.

Three Keys for Developing a High-Performance Team

by Randy Goruk | Aug 31, 2020
Careers | Leadership | Organization Culture | Workforce

In today’s competitive workforce, the leaders who strategically develop their people into high performers will attract and retain top talent. This is possible by proactively creating an employee engagement strategy with intentional cross-functional training and a desired work ethic culture.

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

Construction Employment News: September 2020

Three Ways Leaders Can Ruin Company Culture

The Power of Employee Appreciation

Three Ways to Maintain Productivity During COVID-19

Understanding and Addressing Depression in the Workplace

Keep Employees Safe From the Impacts of COVID-19

Three Keys for Developing a High-Performance Team

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