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In construction, leadership has long been defined by grit, technical excellence, and the ability to deliver results under pressure. But today’s most effective leaders are also rethinking what it means to lead people – not just projects. As mental health and suicide prevention become front-burner issues in construction, a new kind of leadership is emerging. …
“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, but spending three hours in the car …
Unvetted hiring leads to unwanted turnover, injury risk, and mis-hires, which is costing contractors huge portions of their margin. These labor management costs run a 200-person subcontractor over $500,000 annually, with 500+ employee shops losing $1,000,000+.