Drowning in the Details? Seven Steps to Overcoming the Urge to Micromanage
It starts innocently enough. You want to ensure everything runs smoothly, so you check in often. You spot a typo in a presentation, so you fix it yourself. Someone misses a minor detail, and you think, “I’ll just handle it next time.” Before long, you’re reviewing...
What it Really Takes to Advance Women in Construction
Companies offer ERGs because it’s what they’ve been told will help women advance. But for many women, these efforts feel surface-level – well-intended, but lacking the structure, resources, and influence needed to create real leadership opportunities. “I think ERGs...
Bye-Bye Boss: Why Good Employees Leave and What to Do About It
“I can’t take it anymore! We’re short-staffed; I’m killing myself to hold it together; nobody says thank you, so goodbye! Life is too short for this. I can work somewhere else.” “I was doing just fine working from home. Now they’re making us go back. Call me crazy,...
How Hourly Workers Differ From Those on Salary, And Why it Matters in Construction
“My workers drive me crazy!”“We just can’t find enough people.”“We can’t keep people.”“They’re constantly calling out.”“They’re so unmotivated.” When I ask my audience members what they find most challenging about managing their teams, I consistently hear some version...
Beyond the Basics: Trailblazing Employee Perks for Modern Workplaces
In an environment where the competition for skilled workers is intense, companies are going above and beyond to offer unparalleled advantages to their workforce. This is especially true when it comes to employee benefits, a field where traditional perks like health...[curt_ad orientation=”vertical” location=”side”]