Day Zero Training: A Safety Program to Mitigate Risk among New Hires
- Best Practices, Safety, WORKFORCE, Workforce & Professional Development
- June 25, 2024
By Zulq Malik, SmartBuild Having a team of skilled and driven individuals is like having a secret weapon for any organization. Equipping young professionals with the tools they need not only sets them up for success but also propels the industry forward. With the construction sector facing new hurdles and possibilities, investing in career growth
READ MOREBy Manny Rodriguez, Kent Companies On the first day a new hire sets foot on a construction site, they enter a high-risk group. Over 60% of job site injuries are sustained by those with less than one year of tenure (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). The frequency of injuries and incidents among new hires is
READ MOREBy Matthew Clark, NCCER As a workforce development manager at the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), I am dedicated to advancing the construction industry through effective education and training programs. With nearly 50 years in the construction industry as a craft professional and workforce development professional, I am convinced that investment in
READ MOREBy Amy King, The National Center for Construction Education and Research What if I told you that the largest demographic of our population is the same group that is often overlooked or dismissed when it comes to construction careers? This is not only a missed opportunity but rather, millions of missed opportunities. It is expected
READ MOREby Katherine Adams, Senior Vice President of Pipeline AZ Intro: The Phoenix metro area is at a turning point in its economic development. The area’s rapid growth warrants an increased need for construction jobs. Phoenix is not unique in this rapid development, and nationwide, businesses will need a direct connection point to their talent pipeline
READ MOREBy 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
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