New Report Offers Strategies for Addressing Bias in Architecture Profession
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) in partnership with the University of California Hastings College of the Law is releasing a new report today that sheds light on the impacts of bias in the workplace. Additionally, the report offers resources that can help move the needle on equity, diversity, and inclusion in the architecture profession. “This study…
ABC Wins Key Nationwide Challenge Against Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate
Associated Builders and Contractors today applauded a federal court for granting a nationwide preliminary injunction order against the federal contractor vaccine mandate. The ruling came from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia. “ABC’s participation in the case was essential to nationwide and construction industry relief, which would otherwise have been limited to the…
How to Successfully Delegate at Work
To delegate or not to delegate? That is the question. Delegation is something that’s a struggle for many. The two biggest obstacles to delegation and causes of micromanagement are CONTROL and TRUST. The person delegating wants to control what’s done, when it’s done and how it’s done. In that case, it shouldn’t be delegated because…
2021 Total Compensation Benchmarking Tool for U.S Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC) Firms
The “2021 Total Compensation Benchmarking Tool for U.S Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC) Firms – East Edition” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This Excel-based tool for firm leaders to make real-time decisions that impact firm performance and profitability. The Total Compensation Benchmarking Tool: Total Compensation Benchmarking Tool – Dynamic Excel File Base compensation Bonus dollar figures Bonus as…
All Business Problems Are People Problems
This June will mark the 10-year anniversary of the sale of a wireless construction company that I built with the help of two business partners. In the nine years that we ran the business and the 10 years that have followed, I have learned so many business lessons and nearly all of them have to…
The Importance of Communication for All Construction Jobs
Communication seems simple enough, until you’re out on the job waiting for instruction. You do not want to be the one holding up the entire project because you don’t know what the next step should be. Communicating with leadership isn’t always as straightforward as it seems, especially in an unpredictable industry like construction. Communication done…
102% Upsurge in Risk for Depression Among U.S. Workers Since February
The risk for depression among U.S. workers has risen an alarming 102% since February, according to findings from the Mental Health Index. The escalating threat of developing depressive mood disorder shows little sign of abating. Between June and July, the risk of depression climbed a staggering 31%. The Mental Health Index: U.S. Worker Edition, powered by Total…
Duke Energy Provides More than $1 million in Grants to Support Social Justice, Racial Equity
Duke Energy, through its foundation, today announced the recipients of more than $1 million in employee-directed grants to nonprofit organizations committed to social justice and racial equity. Grants will be distributed to 80 organizations across seven states where the company has electric and gas customers – North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee. On June 8, Duke Energy pledged $1 million to support social justice and…
Why My Heart is Broken: Becoming More Inclusive and Why it Matters
“There comes a time when silence is betrayal.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. If I can be honest, I debated whether or not to say something publicly about the heartbreak, anger and despair many are feeling right now, both minorities and non-minorities. Sometimes, I’ve dealt with my sadness and frustrations about what’s happening in the world right…
32 Top Interview Questions to Ask When Hiring Job Applicants (And Determine If They Are Best Fit For the Position)
A vacancy in your work team can bring on the pressure to find a highly-qualified replacement that can suitably fit the position. Can the right candidate be determined through just an interview? In your search for a candidate, coming up with the top interview questions to ask matters a lot. Preparation and creativity are needed, not just by the…
