Workforce Management

How to Identify & Drive the Right Motivators Within Your Organization

hirvin — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 16:40:28 +0000

How to Identify & Drive the Right Motivators Within Your Organization hirvin Wed, 06/08/2022 - 11:40

Ask any construction leader what they think the most common reason for employee flight is and you will hear a common refrain: money. Between being amid an employee-driven market and within an industry that historically has landed in the lower tiers of attractiveness among younger entry-level workers, it is easy to see how leaders might garner this impression.

Enhance Business Performance Through Team Well-Being

ccapoccia — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:14:43 +0000

Enhance Business Performance Through Team Well-Being ccapoccia Thu, 11/07/2024 - 08:14

The well-being of team members is not a luxury — it’s a necessity. As someone who has spent years in leadership roles in human resources, I’ve come to understand that our people are our greatest asset. Their health, happiness and overall satisfaction directly impact our company’s performance and longevity. It’s a simple yet profound truth: When we prioritize the well-being of our team members, we set the stage for sustainable business success.

Bridging the Labor Gap

ccapoccia — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:16:35 +0000

Bridging the Labor Gap ccapoccia Thu, 10/24/2024 - 08:16

The construction sector is facing an alarming deficit of workers. However, the shortages are pushing businesses to rethink their recruitment strategies, and those willing to adapt will continue to thrive and scale. Learn more from Bluebeam's Steve Smith.

Is Gen Z’s Interest in the Trades Just a Dream?

ccapoccia — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 13:02:19 +0000

Is Gen Z’s Interest in the Trades Just a Dream? ccapoccia Mon, 10/07/2024 - 08:02

If you believe the statistics — and a whole slew of press — Generation Z is an emerging generation of men and women who are trading in their schoolbooks and strapping on tool belts.

According to the National Student Clearinghouse, the number of students who enrolled in vocational-focused community colleges rose 16% last year, while the number of undergraduate enrollments in four-year public universities and private nonprofit
colleges rose just 0.6%.

Why Embracing Recovery Creates a Healthier Workforce

ccapoccia — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 13:31:16 +0000

Why Embracing Recovery Creates a Healthier Workforce ccapoccia Thu, 09/12/2024 - 08:31

In the fast-paced world of construction, prioritizing worker wellness is more crucial than ever. The health of construction employees is directly tied to productivity, job satisfaction and overall business success. One effective way to enhance worker wellness is by promoting recovery from substance use disorders (SUDs) and reducing the associated stigma.

How to Solidify Your Hiring & Retention Strategies

ccapoccia — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:58:47 +0000

How to Solidify Your Hiring & Retention Strategies ccapoccia Tue, 09/03/2024 - 08:58

The labor shortage is hitting construction organizations from all angles. A holistic, multipronged approach should help meet current demand and be understood as a long-term play. Discover how to strengthen your hiring and retention strategies.

Being Present: A Key to Effective Leadership

ccapoccia — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 11:35:35 +0000

Being Present: A Key to Effective Leadership ccapoccia Mon, 08/05/2024 - 06:35

The world is transforming faster than ever. Many employees and leaders are feeling overwhelmed by rapidly evolving markets, a new generation entering the workforce and the impact of the digital age.

To adapt to these changes and continue to enable your organization to grow, you first need to look within. It all begins with presence. What does presence mean to you, and do you know how to experience what it is to be present in this moment right now?

What You Stand to Gain From Mentorship Programs

ccapoccia — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 15:54:47 +0000

What You Stand to Gain From Mentorship Programs ccapoccia Thu, 07/11/2024 - 10:54

Mentorship has direct impacts on a career. Your business can benefit from implementing or participating in a mentorship program for your workforce.

Draft Your Org Chart for Growth & Profit

ccapoccia — Thu, 30 May 2024 10:20:53 +0000

Draft Your Org Chart for Growth & Profit ccapoccia Thu, 05/30/2024 - 05:20

Many contractors want to grow their companies to the next level but can’t and therefore don’t. They usually get stuck at a certain size and stop growing for multiple reasons. Working harder and smarter doesn’t solve this problem, and eventually they reach their maximum level of what they can do without hiring more people. Why? Business owners try to do too much themselves and have trouble letting go and allowing their employees to make their own decisions. They know they need to hire but won’t decide what positions they need to fill, what they need to stop doing themselves and who to hire.

Motivate Your Team to Win — & Keep Winning

ccapoccia — Thu, 09 May 2024 19:18:44 +0000

Motivate Your Team to Win — & Keep Winning ccapoccia Thu, 05/09/2024 - 14:18

Get over it! The people who work for you are not you. They don’t think like you, they work differently than you and they’re not as motivated as you. And just because you pay them a good salary doesn’t mean they’re going to work their fannies off the same way you do. To get them to follow your vision, reach big goals and achieve expected results, you have to give them a reason to follow and perform at their highest level. People are motivated for their own reasons — not yours. It is the leader’s job to discover what makes each person tick, do their best and produce outstanding results.