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How Construction Jobs Are Affected by Climate Change

by Lior Zitzman | Feb 18, 2020
Business Development | Careers | Markets

Here's an infographic that shows how tackling climate change not only improves the environment, but also sustains the economy and provides more opportunities for work--especially in the construction industry.

Four Employer Considerations for Mental Health and Employment Law in 2020

by Tawny Alvarez | Feb 18, 2020
Careers | Human Resources | Wellness | Workforce

Employers must be mindful that mental health conditions can create a protected status under federal law, and employees may have the right to paid or unpaid leave under state or federal law.

Recovery From Alcohol and Drug Addiction: The Six Stages of Change HR Managers Need to Know

by Carolyn McCabe Guglielmo | Feb 10, 2020
Careers | Human Resources | Wellness | Workforce

The six stages of recovery make the process easier to understand for employers, coworkers, family and friends who don’t have prior knowledge or experience with the process of recovery of substance use disorder.

Soft Skills Are Building Blocks to Better Teams in the Construction Industry

Creating the optimal culture that attracts, retains and rewards outstanding talent won’t happen overnight—but the effort is worth the time and energy. Companies that choose not to will be left in the dust.

Establishing a Leader Development Program: Ensuring the Success of the Team in 2020

by Sarah Skidmore | Feb 6, 2020
Business | Careers | Human Resources | Leadership

The engagement and development that follow a leader development program have the potential to bring a dramatic impact to a construction business in 2020.

Best Practices for Keeping Employees Safe on the Jobsite

by Donna Wishart | Feb 3, 2020
Careers | Human Resources | Workforce

Arming employees with first-aid and CPR knowledge, drug testing, maintaining a neat jobsite, and creating a culture in which employees feel empowered to speak up are just a few ways contractors can improve jobsite safety,

Paint Your Canvas

Summing up the contributions and commitments—daily or annual—of Tim Keating is akin to a Herculean task. A well-known saying in the town of Winter Garden, Florida, just a 25-minute drive past scenic palm trees outside Orlando, is: “Let’s have Tim do it.”

Tips for Recruiting Generation Z to the Jobsite

Builders need to think similar to this open-minded and tech-savvy group of individuals to recruit them. Here are a few HR-style pointers on how to reach this upcoming generation of skilled labor.

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How Construction Jobs Are Affected by Climate Change

Four Employer Considerations for Mental Health and Employment Law in 2020

Recovery From Alcohol and Drug Addiction: The Six Stages of Change HR Managers Need to Know

Soft Skills Are Building Blocks to Better Teams in the Construction Industry

Establishing a Leader Development Program: Ensuring the Success of the Team in 2020

Best Practices for Keeping Employees Safe on the Jobsite

Paint Your Canvas

Tips for Recruiting Generation Z to the Jobsite

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