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Home » Topic » Workforce » Leadership

Five Objectives for Construction Leaders Before Retirement

by Pamela A. Scott | Apr 6, 2021
Careers | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

There are five critical objectives construction leaders should prepare for five to 10 years before retirement if they want to finish strong and create momentum in the company that will extend for generations.

Build Success With Employee Engagement Across Multiple Departments

by Granger Hassmann | Apr 1, 2021
Accounting | Business | Business Development | Culture | Human Resources | Leadership | Organization Culture | Productivity | Risk Management | Workforce

Some forward-thinking firms are advocating an integrated approach that involves collaboration among preconstruction, operations, legal and risk management, and marketing departments.

Construction Employment News: March 2021

by Construction Executive | Mar 23, 2021
Careers | Leadership | Training | Workforce

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

Calling the Shots

by Construction Executive | Mar 9, 2021
Careers | Diversity | Features | Leadership | Total Human Health | Workforce

Construction Executive editors asked successful women about mentors, motivation, breaking the glass ceiling and what, exactly, the future holds for women in construction. Here are their stories.

Prepare Now For a Smooth Future Business Succession

by Ray Lampner | Feb 3, 2021
Business | Business Development | Leadership

Whether an owner wants to retire in the next few years or further down the road, getting started now, considering the options and preparing for different scenarios will help maximize the chance of a successful sale and business transition.

Leading by Design

by Rachel E. Pelovitz | Feb 1, 2021
Careers | Features | Leadership | Total Human Health | Workforce

Steve Klessig, ABC’s 2021 national board chair, will apply his philosophy of humility, honesty and hard work to the task of leading the industry through its new future.

Construction Employment News: January 2021

by Construction Executive | Jan 25, 2021
Careers | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

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

How to Grow Stronger People Leaders in 2021

by Sarah Skidmore | Jan 19, 2021
Careers | Human Resources | Leadership | Training | Workforce

In the New Year, shift from viewing teams as a machine or built system, and shift toward viewing the team as a living entity. Construction executives may grow their organizations and teams by strengthening individual leaders.
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