Hannah Chancellor Appointed CEO of Amundson Group, Leading Construction Recruitment Firm
Amundson Group (AG), the leading expert in recruitment solutions for the construction and infrastructure industries across America, is proud to announce the promotion of Hannah Chancellor from Chief Operating Officer (COO) to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This leadership transition reflects AG’s commitment to innovation, resilience, and client-focused excellence, cementing its position of growth as the nation’s most reliable headhunting…
Matt O’Neill’s New Book, Good Mood Revolution, Presents Strategies to Achieve Lasting Happiness
Like many people, the pursuit of happiness has been Matt O’Neill’s life goal. Also like many, he grew up in a household where bad moods were prevalent and struggled as an adult to maintain happiness on a daily basis. In his new book, Good Mood Revolution: Igniting The Power Of Conscious Happiness, published by Advantage Books,…
Stellar Unveils State-of-the-Art Employee Fitness Center
Stellar, an integrated design-build firm, announces the opening of its new state-of-the-art fitness center and outdoor recreation area on its Jacksonville campus. Renovations to the headquarters this year include 12,000 square feet of office space, a nutrition center, recreational area, and a fitness center. The cutting-edge, two-story fitness center is open to all Stellar employees, providing both…
The Wounded Workforce Launches Groundbreaking ‘Building Resilience- Construction Mental Health Certification™’
The Wounded Workforce is thrilled to announce the launch of its innovative new certification program, Building Resilience-Construction Mental Health Certification™, the first-ever holistic mental health certification designed and built specifically for the construction industry. Released in November 2024, this transformative program is now open for bookings for 2025 sessions, empowering construction professionals to address mental health,…
A Professional Approach to Holiday Parties
Navigating Holiday Parties: Opportunities, Risks, and the Importance of Professionalism As the holiday season approaches, the calendar fills with office parties, client gatherings, and social events. These celebrations offer a fantastic opportunity to connect with colleagues, strengthen relationships, and recognize the successes of the year. However, they also come with risks that can have long-term…
Avoid Political Headaches in the Workplace
As you are no doubt aware, Election Day is November 5. As you have no doubt also heard, the country is deeply divided over many issues that are “hot button” topics in the plethora of political ads now dominating the radio and televisions of your employees. Employers need to be careful in how they deal…
ABC Joins White House Roundtable on Addiction Recovery-Ready Workplaces
Associated Builders and Contractors today participated in a White House-sponsored roundtable discussion, “Recovery in the Workplace: Investing to Build the Workforce of Tomorrow,” which convened more than a dozen leading corporations, business groups and government leaders at the White House in Washington, D.C., to highlight the importance of recovery-ready and recovery-friendly workplaces and share best…
PAS Contractor Compensation Quarterly – The Marcum Edition: Second Quarter 2024
The Contractor Compensation Quarterly (CCQ) is especially designed for the busy construction executive that needs to keep abreast of competitive compensation and benefit levels within the industry. Based on our survey data, contractors are projecting 2024 construction staff wages to increase an average of 4.38% (excludes 0% projections), reported by 350 companies in this 42nd edition…
ABC Responds to Biden’s Executive Actions on Immigration
Associated Builders and Contractors today released the following statement in response to President Joe Biden’s executive actions on immigration. “The U.S. construction industry faces a workforce shortage of more than half a million, and bipartisan solutions are imperative to address our legal immigration workforce needs,” said Kristen Swearingen, ABC vice president of legislative & political affairs. “Today’s announcement…
HR and Organizational Leaders Must Collaborate to Build an AI Strategy That Enables Success and Mitigates Risk, Says Global HR Advisory Firm McLean & Company
The surge of artificial intelligence (AI) advancement has left many organizations scrambling to adopt the technology to take advantage of the opportunities it promises before considering the necessary safeguards, skills, and capacities required for AI implementation. According to new research from global HR research and advisory firm McLean & Company, the HR division of Info-Tech Research…
