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CDC Modifies Guidance for Critical Infrastructure Employers

The CDC has modified its guidance for “critical infrastructure” employers on whether they can permit asymptomatic workers to continue to work after exposure to an individual with a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19.

How COVID-19 Has Affected Risk in the Construction Industry

While COVID-19 has increased the risks for construction professionals, there are strategies to mitigate risk such as virtual training, wearables and attracting the best talent.

Generational Challenges and Opportunities in Addressing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

Employers who can leverage the strengths of various generations, while successfully navigating the differences, will reap the rewards by making the multigenerational workplace culture a source of competitive advantage.

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.

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.

Attracting and Keeping Talent for the New and Next Normal

Here’s how contractors build their brand to increase retention amid a disruption like COVID-19.

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.

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.

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CDC Modifies Guidance for Critical Infrastructure Employers

How COVID-19 Has Affected Risk in the Construction Industry

Generational Challenges and Opportunities in Addressing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

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

A Superintendent’s Case for a Psychologically Safe Jobsite

Attracting and Keeping Talent for the New and Next Normal

The Power of Employee Appreciation

Understanding and Addressing Depression in the Workplace

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