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...
Marking a Decade of Promoting a Safer Industry: Construction Safety Week Embraces 2024 by Valuing Every Voice
Join the Safety Movement May 6 – 10th! Celebrating 10 years of fostering a stronger safety culture, Construction Safety Week continues its mission to bring every team member home safely each day to their loved ones. Since its inception, this initiative has...
Tell ‘Em About It!
When you share with young people the opportunities that abound in the construction industry, you grow the possibilities for their futures and the success of our sector. In January 2020, our family packed up our home in Needville, Texas, and moved south to the Coastal...
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...
Managing Generational Gaps in Construction
The construction workforce is made up of a wide variety of age groups. From new professionals just starting their careers to seasoned veterans with decades of experience, you’ll find employees from nearly every generation on the average job-site. While this diversity...[curt_ad orientation=”vertical” location=”side”]