The U.S. Department of Labor reports that the number of women in the construction industry--already dismal--has actually decreased since its peak in 2007. Between 1985 and 2007 the number of women in construction grew by … about Why Isn’t Your Workplace Recruiting More Women?
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Breaking Down the Wall: Getting Women into The Construction Industry
More than half of Australia’s population is made up of women. However, in our nation’s second largest industry, building and construction, women only make up 11 per cent of the industry’s workforce. This figure drops … about Breaking Down the Wall: Getting Women into The Construction Industry
What is the status of women in construction?
In spite of the Construction, Infrastructure, and Engineering industries dominating Australia's economy, there is a lack of female representation in either executive, leadership, and technical roles. In the construction industry in Australia, the number of … about What is the status of women in construction?
From the Top Down: Ending Sexual Harassment in the Construction Industry
Most people understand what harassment is and how it hurts protected groups who are targeted and the businesses where workplace harassment occurs. Employers are held to a standard of reasonable care to prevent harassment on … about From the Top Down: Ending Sexual Harassment in the Construction Industry
A Second-Chance Approach: Square Peg’s Solution to Finding Workers
The founders of Seattle-based Square Peg Development have built their business on second chances. They provide marginalized people with the tools to succeed in construction and beyond.
New Ideas and Trends in Workforce Management
Nowhere is workforce management more relevant than in construction. It’s a cyclical industry that has always depended on transient labor, so there’s been a sizable challenge in developing a workforce that meets long term needs. … about New Ideas and Trends in Workforce Management
Top 7 Expectations from Management for Millennials
Energy, innovative thinking, and focus are just a few reasons why managers are eager to hire millennials. In fact, despite the bad wrap millennials often get, hiring managers see the potential and are actively searching … about Top 7 Expectations from Management for Millennials
Your Pathway to Promotion
It can be frustrating and confusing to see coworkers with less experience and fewer years under their belt getting promoted while you seem to constantly get passed by. But it doesn't have to be that … about Your Pathway to Promotion
The Real Story on Project Engineer Careers
A project engineer brings the power of engineering to construction management. Besides understanding your career options, know how to manage your career.
Millennials: The Construction Industry Needs You
The construction industry is facing a crisis of sorts. Its workforce is aging faster than any other industry in the country, and construction companies nationwide are looking to fill multiple positions. There’s one group that … about Millennials: The Construction Industry Needs You
