Enhancing Equal Employment Opportunity in Construction: EEOC Report
Earlier in June, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Chair Charlotte A. Burrows issued a report titled, “Building For The Future: Advancing Equal Employment Opportunity in the Construction Industry.” It provides findings and next steps based on the...How to Diversify Your Workforce Talent Pools with Intention (and Maximize Results)
By Julie Davis, SHRM-CP, Sr. Director, Workforce and Industry Initiatives, Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) If you feel like there are fewer workers to be found these days, rest assured, you are correct. A decrease in the rate of births, declining since...Managing Generational Gaps in Construction
By Brian Poage, Senior Solution Sales Manager at Raken The construction workforce is made up of a wide variety of age groups. From new professionals just starting their careers to seasoned veterans with decades of experience, you’ll find employees from nearly every...Why Supporting Women in Construction Benefits Everyone
By Nicole Needles, NCCER The time for women in construction has come. Historically, the construction industry has been male-dominated, with women making up only 11% of the workforce. Whether women are intimidated by the lack of representation in the workforce or the...The State of the Industry, from a Subcontractor’s Perspective
By Chris Doyle, President & CEO of Billd The sharp rise in labor and material costs has rocked the North American construction industry. While it’s been a heavy topic of discussion, there hasn’t been enough hard data in one place to get a clear snapshot of how it...