Comparison Isn’t the Thief of Joy—Confusion Is
I read a quote recently in Jake Thompson’s Beat Yesterday book, and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it: “Comparison isn’t the thief of joy—confusion is.” For years, we’ve been told that comparison is the enemy. Theodore Roosevelt … Continued
Closing Construction’s Widening Workforce Experience Gap With AI – Construction Executive
Employee retention is best described as a formula for keeping/retaining employees. People are hard to replace, and it’s tough to train new people. Employee retention is something that every industry can take note of in terms of best practices, and … Continued
Construction’s Next Retention Strategy | For Construction Pros
Employee retention is best described as a formula for keeping/retaining employees. People are hard to replace, and it’s tough to train new people. Employee retention is something that every industry can take note of in terms of best practices, and … Continued
Perspective Changes Everything
On a jobsite — or in the office trailer, the estimating department, or the corner conference room — the line between success and struggle often comes down to which way you’re looking at things. Confidence kills doubt. Peace kills jealousy. … Continued
How Employee Ownership Empowers Construction Workers and Local Communities
Employee retention is best described as a formula for keeping/retaining employees. People are hard to replace, and it’s tough to train new people. Employee retention is something that every industry can take note of in terms of best practices, and … Continued
Building Better Boundaries in the Construction Industry
In the construction industry, hard work, responsiveness, and teamwork are part of the culture. Schedules are demanding, projects move quickly, and people often feel pressure to be available, adaptable, and ready to jump in wherever needed. While that commitment is … Continued
Women in Construction: Why Retention, Not Recruitment, Is the Real Problem
Employee retention is best described as a formula for keeping/retaining employees. People are hard to replace, and it’s tough to train new people. Employee retention is something that every industry can take note of in terms of best practices, and … Continued
Stronger than the Silence: The Road to Recovery Begins with a Voice
There is something that happens on a jobsite that nobody puts in the safety manual. A guy shows up quiet. Withdrawn. Not himself. And the crew notices — they always notice — but nobody says anything. Because that’s not what … Continued
NSC Thought Leadership: Create your SIF prevention ‘elevator pitch’ for executive leadership
By Jason Kunz and Perry Logan March 30, 2026 reprinted from Safety and Health Magazine Health and safety professionals understand the stakes. We’ve studied the data, we’ve seen the patterns and we know that a single serious incident or fatality can change lives … Continued
Why Retention is the New Growth Strategy for Contractors | Plumbing & Mechanical
Employee retention is best described as a formula for keeping/retaining employees. People are hard to replace, and it’s tough to train new people. Employee retention is something that every industry can take note of in terms of best practices, and … Continued