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…
Establishing Relationships that Build an Inclusive Industry
The latest edition of CAGC’s podcast series features Patrice Gilmore, National Supplier Diversity Lead for DPR Construction and President of United Minority Contractors of North Carolina (UMCNC). Gilmore discusses what connections and relationships can do to grow and strengthen minority-owned businesses. She also discusses opportunities for our member companies to work together in mentoring relationships. Listen in!
Considerations for Building a Better Coaching Culture
Many organizations ask an all too common question: “How can we help our employees improve their performance while nurturing and developing their long-term strengths?” The answer may be found in building a coaching culture that aligns uniquely to your organization. Unlike traditional mentoring (manager explains to team member his or her own personal experiences in…
How to Successfully Find and Retain Ideal Construction Employees
According to recent statistical data1, due to the booming economy in the U.S., there are more job openings in construction than there are people to fill those jobs. In addition more people are leaving their jobs than ever before 2. The evidence is clear – keeping your best employees has become more important than ever,…
It’s Time to Re-Think the Annual Performance Review Process
Whether the reviewer or reviewee, very few people enjoy annual performance reviews. For the reviewer, providing a performance review is a large responsibility. To conduct one properly requires a significant amount of planning and work. Reviewers must think back over a full year as they consider an employee’s actual performance. They should have a written…
Business Owners View 401(k)s as Advantageous, Yet Struggle to Communicate Benefits to Employees
It won’t come as a surprise that business owners view 401(k)s as advantageous both for their business and their employees. Yet, despite business owners seeing the advantages of 401(k)s, a gap exists in understanding how to effectively communicate 401(k) benefits to employees, according to a new survey from Nationwide. And with the Bureau of Labor…
