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Employee Engagement as an Intentional Strategy

by Randy Goruk | Nov 17, 2020
Careers | Leadership | Organization Culture | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Engaged employees feel passionate about their jobs, are committed to the organization and put discretionary effort into their work. By comparison, disengaged employees generate unexpected costs and unwelcome turmoil.

How COVID-19 Has Affected Risk in the Construction Industry

by Gary Clevenger | Nov 10, 2020
Human Resources | PPE | Risk | Risk Management | Safety | Technology | Training | Wearables | Workforce

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

by Ali Payne, Cal Beyer | Nov 7, 2020
Careers | Diversity | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

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.

Break Out of Silos to Provide Customized Client Service

by Cathy Sewell | Nov 5, 2020
Business Development | Careers | Leadership | Organization Culture | Training | Workforce

Entrusting employees at all levels to build business in a way that is empathetic and team-based makes workers feel more invested in the firm’s future, which in turn increases client confidence and allegiance.

Improve the Bottom Line With an Employee Mentorship Program

by Brett Walsh, Brian Gallagher | Oct 30, 2020
Careers | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

In today’s market, companies must take every opportunity to remain competitive—so there has never been a better time for construction companies to re-evaluate their employee recruiting and retention practices.

Removing Emotional Masks in Construction

by Cal Beyer | Oct 9, 2020
Careers | Organization Culture | Training | Workforce

By changing the culture and erasing the stigma around mental health, the construction industry can change, and even save, lives.

Good Merits: What Wires a Craft Professional of the Year

by Rachel E. Pelovitz | Oct 1, 2020
Careers | Features | Total Human Health | Training | Workforce

Meet Ron Cayton, Associated Builders and Contractors' Craft Professional of the Year.

The Right Stuff: What Makes a Craft Instructor of the Year

by Rachel E. Pelovitz | Oct 1, 2020
Careers | Features | Total Human Health | Training | Workforce

Meet Bryan Gamble, ABC's Craft Instructor of the Year.
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