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Labor and Safety 

Laughter Provides Stress Relief

February 15, 2023March 24, 2023 Valarie Rose Johnson 74 Views 0 Comments employees, mental health

Unaddressed high stress levels can have a variety of negative impacts for workers in the construction industry. Valarie Rose JohnsonValarie

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Business Management 

Managing Work Stress

November 9, 2022March 24, 2023 Valarie Rose Johnson 101 Views 0 Comments construction industry, employees, mental health

Feeling some stress is normal, especially when dealing with challenges or deadlines. Chronic stress, however, may affect your well-being. Valarie

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Labor and Safety 

Heightened Sense of Balance for the Building Industry

July 12, 2022March 24, 2023 Valarie Rose Johnson 142 Views 0 Comments construction industry, employees, mental health

Mindfulness is a simple, practical, and effective way to enhance overall physical and mental wellbeing; it also offers social, environmental,

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Business Management Expert Advice 

6 potential employment claims caused by COVID-19

June 17, 2021March 24, 2023 Troy Sibelius 304 Views 0 Comments covid-19, employees, labor and safety

Some employers may face employment-related claims alleging wrongful termination, discrimination and retaliation.

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Labor and Safety 

Building up diversity in the construction industry

April 27, 2021March 24, 2023 Editorial Staff 301 Views 0 Comments construction industry, construction workers, employees

Increasing diversity in construction can help builders solve long-standing labor challenges, and increase opportunities for innovation.

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Labor and Safety 

Curing understaffed builders: A dose of diversity

March 15, 2021March 24, 2023 Amy Guettler 489 Views 0 Comments builders, employees, home builders, women, women in construction

Expanding the ranks for women and people of color in construction can help builders address labor shortages and increase innovation.

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In Uncertain Times, Leaders Take Action

June 23, 2020November 23, 2022 Susan Raisanen 1091 Views 1 Comment coronavirus, covid-19, employees, leadership

In many states, residential construction companies were allowed to remain open. However, people were afraid, and fear results in paralysis

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Business Management 

How to avoid coronavirus cuts to builders’ workforce

May 20, 2020March 24, 2023 Stephanie Laughner and Niki Schwab 793 Views 0 Comments builders, coronavirus, covid-19, employees

Builders and trades that are considering layoffs should be aware of alternatives available under the CARES Act.

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3 tips to craft a targeted construction recruiting strategy

August 27, 2019November 15, 2019 Malachi Price 1923 Views 0 Comments employees, online marketing, recruitment

The Colorado construction industry is seeing rapid growth, but its labor pool is not. It is becoming increasingly important to

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Pinnacol’s nationally recognized apprenticeship program is accepting applications

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Kelly Taga to Lead Colorado Division for Tri Pointe Homes

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