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Strategies for Developing Leadership Competency for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

by Nancy Maki | Jan 2, 2020
Careers | Human Resources | Leadership | Workforce

The epidemic of death by suicide in construction is dire and, without vigorous executive leadership, will most likely continue. Executives have enormous potential to influence culture and associated attitudes and behaviors, which ultimately gives hope for saving lives.

Construction Employment News: December 2019

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

Expanding NCCER Curriculum and Testing to Colleges and Technical Schools Is a Win for Construction

More than 6,000 training and assessment locations are accredited through NCCER—with more technical schools and community colleges joining that group every year. However, those numbers must increase if the country is to grow and advance its construction industry workforce.

Three Ways to Boost Labor Productivity During the Holidays

by Jen Butler | Dec 12, 2019
Careers | Productivity | Training | Workforce

Here are some helpful tips to boost productivity without pushing teams to work overtime this holiday season.

Nonresidential Construction Continues to Add Jobs, Says ABC

The construction industry added 10,000 net new jobs in October, according to an ABC analysis of data released by the BLS. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has expanded by 148,000 jobs, or 2%.

How Jobsite Leaders Can Address the Opioid Crisis in the Field

by Selin Hoboy | Dec 5, 2019
Careers | Human Resources | Leadership | Workforce

The data-driven reality of what was once a hidden workplace issue presents new and complex challenges for construction companies. Rather than waiting for legislation and administrative agencies to set the precedent or having something tragic happen, it’s time to act.

Like Kids in a Merit Shop: New Hampshire Program Turns Regular Shop Classes Into Trade Exploration

Efforts to solve the industry workforce shortage have gotten more creative and are taking root earlier in the education pipeline—or, at least they are in Manchester, New Hampshire, where an Associated Builders and Contractors-backed middle school trade program has been an immediate success.

Improve Employee Loyalty by Being a Loyal Employer

If a company is seeing high rates of turnover, it might be time to stop asking why employees are disloyal—and start asking how the company is treating its employees. Because when it comes to employee loyalty, leaders reap what they sow.

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Strategies for Developing Leadership Competency for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

Construction Employment News: December 2019

Expanding NCCER Curriculum and Testing to Colleges and Technical Schools Is a Win for Construction

Three Ways to Boost Labor Productivity During the Holidays

Nonresidential Construction Continues to Add Jobs, Says ABC

How Jobsite Leaders Can Address the Opioid Crisis in the Field

Like Kids in a Merit Shop: New Hampshire Program Turns Regular Shop Classes Into Trade Exploration

Improve Employee Loyalty by Being a Loyal Employer

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