Paternity Leave in Construction: How Firms Can Support New Dads
February 2, 2024
When Mike's daughter was born, he was anxious about balancing his construction foreman job with fatherhood. His company offered only 1 week of paid leave, and he was worried about spending so little time with his newborn before resuming long workdays. Luckily for Mike, he was able to reach out...
If Construction Wants to Survive the Labor Crisis, Paid Maternity Leave is Non-Negotiable
January 23, 2024
As contractors sound alarms over skilled labor shortages, they repeatedly overlook a hidden asset – working moms. While women make up only 10% of the building trades today, according to industry groups, they represent a massive untapped opportunity amid tight labor conditions. With strategic support like paid parental leave and...
How Bad Bonuses Breed Disengagement
December 19, 2023
Bonuses work. When done right. While variable pay plans have tremendous potential to accelerate results and incentivize top talent, without proper structuring and communication, they miss the mark. And they can cause confusion, frustration, and diminished morale. Think of the star employee who worked 80 hour weeks only to receive...
Building Up Your Bench During a Market Downturn
November 6, 2023
When clouds roll in, it’s tempting to hunker down and pray for sun. But storms can also offer firms a chance to fortify foundations and erect even stronger structures. Because while economic downturns invariably signal distress, proactive leaders can utilize these periods to upgrade their talent, hone efficiencies, and boost...
Construction Workers Lead the Charge in EV Infrastructure Boom
November 1, 2023
Electric vehicles (EVs) are having a moment. With commitments from automakers and government incentives for consumers, EV purchases are dramatically increasing across the United States. Major auto manufacturers plan to invest billions to build new battery plants and transition to electric fleets over the next decade. This acceleration in EV...
The Brick and Mortar of Talent Attraction: Your Website & Social Media
October 4, 2023
Any construction company's reputation hinges on the caliber of its craftsmanship. This applies not only to client projects, but also to the employer brand you construct to attract talent. After all, it’s a competitive market and you’re reliant on your team to deliver the work. So, just as the foundation...
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A client recently shared a story that made me rethink some long-held beliefs around employee turnover. They told me about a superintendent named Mike, who...
PWC is a national nonprofit organization that seeks to support, advance, and connect women and promote diversity within the architecture, engineering, construction, (AEC) and related...
When Mike's daughter was born, he was anxious about balancing his construction foreman job with fatherhood. His company offered only 1 week of paid leave,...
As contractors sound alarms over skilled labor shortages, they repeatedly overlook a hidden asset – working moms. While women make up only 10% of the...
Fatigue from years of physical labor sets in. Noisy chaos frays your nerves. You’ve maxed out your pay scale. You’re struggling to see opportunities for...
Buildings account for nearly 40% of global emissions, putting immense pressure on construction firms to prioritize sustainable and net-zero practices. Cities like New York and...
Bonuses work. When done right. While variable pay plans have tremendous potential to accelerate results and incentivize top talent, without proper structuring and communication, they...
As a recruiter in the trenches, I’ve seen the construction industry’s hiring crisis up close. Project managers are slammed, desperately piecing together teams at the...
You've made it to the final round of interviews with your chosen construction firms. After months of rigorous screening, you've proven yourself again and again....
The COVID-19 pandemic brought construction sites grinding to a halt. Teams accustomed to hands-on collaboration were forced into remote work overnight. Many adapted well during...
When clouds roll in, it’s tempting to hunker down and pray for sun. But storms can also offer firms a chance to fortify foundations and...
Any construction company's reputation hinges on the caliber of its craftsmanship. This applies not only to client projects, but also to the employer brand you...
The threat of being replaced can fill even the most seasoned leaders with dread and self-doubt. As new talent arrives, it's only natural to feel...
Every time we talk to a candidate about your company, and the position you need to fill, we have to be able to articulate why...
Recruiting is a transitory process that can feel uncertain – even when the conditions that surround it are perfect. But as staffing specialists within the...
Project lists are an essential part of applying for new jobs in construction. They can make the difference between securing an interview or not and...
Robotics in construction are on the rise, and new market research shows that the sector is expected to swell in value as contractors look to...
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