Year-End Round-Up for Retirement Plans
The end of the year is fast approaching. Before calendars fill up too much with parties and PTO, now is a good time to take stock of year-end notice requirements for plan sponsors. As a quick reference, included below are some common year-end notices for retirement plans and important things to consider: 401(k) and 403(b)…
RoadDogJobs Announces Strategic Partnership with CraftWRX
RoadDogJobs, the nation’s top online job board and community for the traveling craft workforce, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with CraftWRX, a software provider specializing in solutions for the construction, energy turnaround and maintenance industries. This partnership will seamlessly integrate job postings and job applicant information between CraftWRX and RoadDogJobs. By joining forces, CraftWRX and RoadDogJobs are…
The Business Impact of Promotions and Measuring Employee Motivation and Commitment: New Findings from the ADP Research Institute
The ADP Research Institute® (ADPRI) reveals the business impact of promotions and presents a new way to measure worker motivation and commitment in Today at Work, a fresh and comprehensive data-driven resource for business leaders and other decision-makers. In the September issue of Today at Work – “The Hidden Truth About Promotions” – ADPRI shows how promotions, under certain conditions,…
Cultivating a Sense of Mindfulness
As a construction leader, you are likely juggling a multitude of responsibilities and demands on a daily basis. Thinking about projects, estimates, safety, employee retention, supply chain issues and payroll can be the source of significant stress. Dealing with a multitude of issues and challenges can be anxiety provoking. However, practicing mindfulness can help you…
Culture Matters. The Power to Serve: More than a Slogan.
Leading regional electrical contractor CarolinaPower is known as a company that genuinely cares about its people. This is evidenced by an outstanding safety record – currently more than 650 days without an incident – as well as being named one of South Carolina’s Best Places to Work for five years in a row. At the…
Look Around, Look Within: Your Surroundings Say a Lot About Your Mental Health
Look Around, Look Within: Your surroundings say a lot about your mental health Take a moment to consider your surroundings. Do you feel safe? Do you have access to health care and grocery stores? Does your home support you, both physically and mentally? This Mental Health Month, challenge yourself to look at your world and…
Mental Health & Wellness: Key Components of Safety for Construction Industry
A growing topic of discussion in the industries we serve is mental health. Although safety has long been a core value of the construction industry, wellness is now gaining traction as a much-needed area of focus. Its importance can’t be understated. Nearly 13 percent of workplace injuries are attributed to fatigue, and more than 40…
AIA & ACE Announce Mentor Program Partnership to Support Future Architects
As part of its commitment to providing equitable access for aspiring architects, The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is proud to announce both monetary and in-kind donations to the ACE Mentor Program. AIA’s $10,000 investment will help support ACE’s mission of providing life-changing after-school programs for about 10,000 students in 37 states and the District of…
Construction Employment Decreases By 9,000 in March, Says ABC
The construction industry lost 9,000 jobs on net in March, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has grown by 196,000 jobs, an increase of 2.5%. Nonresidential construction employment fell by 1,800 positions on net, with declines…
Flexible Work is Here to Stay: 63% of Experienced Workers Report Flex Work is More Than Half Their Income
Earlier this month, WorkWhile conducted a comprehensive survey asking workers on the app to tell us more about their experience with flex work. In our third annual survey, we received responses from over 1300 workers, in both English and Spanish, to get to know them on a deeper level — the findings showed some surprising trends….
