2016 Q1

The Talent Challenge: Winning in the New Reality

Today’s engineering and construction (E&C) industry talent challenges are not new. However, we are at a critical inflection point: Ten thousand baby boomers are retiring daily across the U.S., leaving behind an incredible void of knowledge and experience — particularly in the engineering and construction space. Baby boomers created billion-dollar companies over the past several decades and […]

Building a Culture of Engagement: Why it Matters

Being able to offer better services, technologies, strategies, products and cost structures can make one organization better than the next, but all of these factors are replicable.

Four Fundamentals of Highly Effective Boards

When done well, the cost of assembling a peak-performing board is more than offset by its overwhelming benefits.

Hire or Acquire

Adding some rigor to the decision of whether to hire versus acquire employees. 

Opioid Abuse: The Undetected Risk in Your Organization

Painkiller medications — also known as opioids — can be effective in managing a worker’s pain, but they also come with a high likelihood of long-term overuse and abuse. A recent Mayo Clinic study revealed that one in four patients prescribed an opioid painkiller for the first time progressed […]

The Big Crew Change: How to Break Into the Succession Plan Part 2

To truly break into the succession plan takes an enormous amount of focus, dedication, commitment and motivation for anyone looking up the career ladder.

The Big Crew Change: How to Empower Your Next Generation of Field Leaders Part 1

Many of today’s construction employers lack a clear grasp of their employees’ skills and competencies.

The Construction Workforce: Debunking Millennial Myths

Rather than focusing on outdated stereotypes, construction employers should develop workplaces where top talent across all generations can engage and thrive. 

The Talent Challenge: Winning in the New Reality

Today’s engineering and construction (E&C) industry talent challenges are not new. However, we are at a critical inflection point: Ten thousand baby boomers are retiring daily across the U.S., leaving behind an incredible void of knowledge and experience — particularly in the engineering and […]

Time to Drain the Pool

Re-inventing your bonus pool structure: a new model

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