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Home » Topic » Workforce » Leadership

On the Front Lines: How to Communicate With Employees Amid COVID-19

by Melanie Taplett | Apr 29, 2020
Careers | Human Resources | Leadership | Workforce

Communicating during COVID-19 is not easy. Empathic messages from business leaders, partnered with smart messaging practices, will help keep the workforce feeling engaged and informed as the pandemic continues to impact the world.

Why Smart Business Succession Planning Starts With a Good Personal Plan

by Shane Brown, Dawn Jinsky | Apr 29, 2020
Business | Business Development | Careers | Human Resources | Leadership

Owners often do not put enough thought into balancing their personal financial needs with their goals for handing over control of the company. Here are tips for a smooth transition.

Construction Employment News: April 2020

by Jessica Porter | Apr 22, 2020
Careers | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

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

Three Tips for Construction Leaders to Stay Productive While Working From Home

by Eric Herdman | Apr 22, 2020
Business | Leadership | Productivity

Getting dressed for the day, maintaining accountability, and focusing on communication can help construction company leaders stay productive and focused while working from home due to COVID-19.

How Contractors Can Protect Themselves, Employees and Clients During the COVID-19 Crisis

by Greg Waldorf | Mar 31, 2020
Business | Business Development | Leadership | Safety | Wellness

Along with listening to and being there for clients and employees, business owners should be a source of steady guidance. The current obstacles are temporary, but clients and staff won’t forget effective, calm leadership.

Leverage Strategic Planning to Ensure Your Workforce Thrives in 2020

by Sarah Skidmore | Mar 3, 2020
Business | Business Development | Careers | Human Resources | Leadership | Workforce

Leveraging a strategic plan that accounts for the workforce is a starting point for leaders invested their team’s potential and ability to thrive.

Foster Professional and Personal Growth Through Company Culture to Increase Retention

by Johanna Chryssikos | Mar 3, 2020
Human Resources | Leadership | Organization Culture | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Skilled construction employees who are motivated team players want to ensure the next move they make is to a construction company with a culture that focuses on growth.

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

by Brandon Kinsey | Feb 8, 2020
Careers | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

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.
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