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5 Ways to Enhance Professional Development Programs in Construction 0

By Patrick Hogan, handle.com A good company always makes the well-being of its employees a priority. When employees are fulfilled and satisfied with their jobs, they are more likely to do well in their tasks, which will lead to the improvement of the overall efficiency and quality of your company’s services. In a fast-evolving industry

The Mastery Mindset: 6 Keys to Stay on the Path 0

Brad Stulberg, Writer Common advice is to find and follow your passion. But it’s not so simple. You don’t just magically stumble upon the feeling and enjoy everything from there. Expecting to only sets you up for repeated disappointment. Passion needs to be cultivated and nurtured. Otherwise, what was once something you loved may start

Three Things All Good Leaders Practice 0

By Kelsey Zibell, NCCER The skilled labor shortage remains a prominent problem within the construction industry. However, that is not the whole picture. Not only are people not pursuing careers within the industry, but a large chunk of the industry will retire in the coming years. Front-line managers, superintendents and other management roles are retiring

How to Inspire and Foster the Future Generation of Construction Workers 0
- Best Practices, Improving Productivity, Leadership, Workforce & Professional Development
- September 22, 2020
By Patrick Hogan, handle.com Labor shortage remains a top problem in the construction sector. In a recent survey conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), around 81% of respondents said that they were having difficulties filling salaried and hourly positions, while 43% agreed that recruitment challenges will persist in the next 12 months.
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Millennial Myths Debunked: Overcoming Generational Biases and Embracing Diversity 0
- Best Practices, EDUCATION, Improving Productivity, Leadership, Workforce & Professional Development
- September 22, 2020
By Jeff Sample, eSUB Chances are that you’ve heard plenty about millennials over the last few years, whether it’s companies trying to harness their buying power, or frustration over their traits as a group. However, there’s a very real practical reason why millennials are getting a lot of attention in the construction world. 10,000 Baby
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Recruiting Gen Z? Here are 3 Tips to be Successful 0
- EDUCATION, Leadership, Outlook & Trends, Workforce & Professional Development
- September 22, 2020
By Rachel Burris, NCCER Move aside, millennials, you’re not the “next generation” anymore. When it comes to recruiting and retaining workers, is the research behind each age group helpful? It’s easy to wonder if it really changes that much from generation to generation. Growing up in a technological landscape, experiencing the recession of 2008 as
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