Safety at work is about more than just avoiding lawsuits. The idea of fostering a “safety culture” at work has shifted to the forefront of the safety industry, and it is now a priority for many environmental, health, and safety (EHS) professionals. Steve Roberts, PhD, a senior partner at Safety Performance Solutions, recently discussed in […]
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The Undeniable Statistics Behind the Need As the world grapples with the effects of climate change and environmental degradation, civil engineers stand as important figures in integrating sustainable practices into their projects. Environmental assessments in construction emerge not just as a formality but as a cornerstone in the strategic planning and execution of any project
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In recent years, the clamor for sustainable, green construction practices has reverberated across industries, echoing the global call to mitigate climate change and preserve our planet for future generations. The construction industry is rapidly evolving to incorporate sustainable elements that reduce its carbon footprint and promote a healthier environment. Here we explore some of the
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Leaders have a unique ability of encouraging others to work towards a common goal. Leadership development is an important topic to focus on when looking at how to have more successful organizations. Do you have a particular leader you look up to? Today, on behalf of our Design Staffing team, we spoke with Michael Feldman,
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Independent workers continue to grow and generations such as millennials and Gen Z have begun to enter the workforce. These individuals have increasingly turned to independent work to pursue passions, build on experiences, and to make more money in their next architecture career, construction management career, or civil engineering career. To prepare, businesses can put
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 40 HAZWOPER certification is a must have for someone trying to enter the environmental industry and obtain a health and safety career, a field scientist career, heavy equipment operator career, or an environmental engineer career. The environmental industry is growing at a fast pace. Legislation and communities continue
What will the future of work look like in 2022 and beyond? The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly changed a lot. It accelerated workplace trends like digitization and the need for greater flexibility around remote and hybrid work options. Some estimates say it has speed things up by five or more years. Meanwhile, there are still
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What are a few of the best ways to motivate employees? Every business manager needs to know how to motivate their employees. Motivating staff can prevent dips in productivity, improve performance and create a positive workplace atmosphere. So, what are a few of the best ways to motivate employees? 1. Be Supportive[[{“fid”:”22583″,”view_mode”:”default”,”fields”:{“format”:”default”,”field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]”:false,”field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]”:false},”link_text”:null,”type”:”media”,”field_deltas”:{“1”:{“format”:”default”,”field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]”:false,”field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]”:false}},”attributes”:{“style”:”float: right;
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Businesses were questioning their ability to survive a pandemic just a year ago. Today, they’re trying to figure out ways to scale up their workforce. Vaccination progress has provided for a hopeful job outlook. Unfortunately for businesses, the workers just aren’t there. Instead, businesses have been forced to look at new ways to recruit.
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From setting the rules of engagement to making small, committed changes, experts shared how to take meaningful diversity and inclusion steps. Panelist Simeon Terry put it succinctly. “You have to get comfortable being uncomfortable,” said Terry, the vice president of diversity affairs for Dallas-based contractor Austin Commercial, during a panel titled The Why