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Home » Topic » Workforce » Leadership

Women in Construction Are a Competitive Advantage

by Sally Hoekstra | May 14, 2021
Careers | Diversity | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Many of the attributes women bring to a jobsite have long been deemed assets to project delivery. Here's why gender diversity is critical to competition and how women strengthen the industry.

Strategies for Surviving Recessions: Avoid Common Industry Mistakes

by Stephen King | May 12, 2021
Business | Business Development | Economy | Leadership

Leaders must make the best decisions using the right data. Leaders also avoid mistakes. They must be decisive, productive and inspiring, but also be right and foster a highly productive and formidable business operation.

NCCER Announces 2021 Board of Trustees

by Construction Executive | May 11, 2021
Leadership | Workforce

NCCER has announced its 2021 board of trustees.

Diversity of Ideas: Ensuring Equity in the Industry

by Rachel E. Pelovitz | May 10, 2021
Diversity | Features | Leadership | Workforce

Separate from either diversity or inclusion, equity is the notion that all are to be treated fairly and equally, with freedom from bias—it’s a term that fits in perfectly with the merit shop philosophy.

Caring and Training: Building Skills and Wellbeing Through Workforce Development

by Lisa K. Desai, Michael Bennett | May 5, 2021
Careers | Human Resources | Leadership | Organization Culture | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Wellness | Workforce

Mike Bennett shares his thoughts on key aspects of effective workforce development programs and future trends in promoting a work culture that supports employee wellbeing.

Use Technology to Create an Inclusive and Effective Culture

by Shahin Aftabizadeh | May 3, 2021
Leadership | Organization Culture | Workforce

With projects all over the map and a diverse workforce, contractors must adopt a digital communication platform to connect the home office with the front line and build a culture of performance excellence.

Construction Employment News: April 2021

by Jessica Porter | Apr 27, 2021
Careers | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

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

Four Questions Construction Leaders Must Ask During Times of Crisis

by Pamela A. Scott | Apr 23, 2021
Careers | Leadership | Organization Culture | Workforce

Leaders don’t bail, especially during challenging times. They ask and they listen. Listening can create momentum in a company that will extend for generations.
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