Labor/Personnel

Workforce experts offer strategies to attract and retain workers in this channel. Equally importantly they explain how to empower the workforce for peak performance, which is a key ingredient in the Construction 3.0 approach to business.

The good news is that not only do these practices improve performance; they make the jobs more attractive; therefore making it easier for the industry to attract a quality workforce. Listen to this channel to learn the latest techniques to address the industry labor and personnel issues.

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Wednesday, 06 June 2012 00:00

Turning Conflict into Consensus
Interview with Christina HaxtonHost: Ted Garrison


Sometime we need to let go of our fact or idea, which leaves room for maybe a better idea, reports Christina Haxton, a leadership consultant. She advises us to stop interrupting, stop adding value and stop one upping other ideas. Instead, actively listening for other ideas will improve our ability to find the best solution.
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Wednesday, 16 May 2012 00:00

Getting through the Minefields of Hiring
Interview with Allison West, Esq.Host: Ted Garrison


Allison West, Esq., the founder of Employment Practices Specialists, recommends that you prepare written questions on the softer subjects in order to avoid problems. The questions you ask prospective or current employees can get you into trouble; listen as West provides some sound advice on how to avoid that dangerous situation.
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Wednesday, 02 May 2012 00:00

Maintain Your Employees' Career Path
Interview with Professor Roger LiskaHost: Ted Garrison

Every company should have employee performance evaluations which should include a discussion of the employee’s progress on his or her career path, advises Professor Roger Liska of Clemson University. Listen to Liska explain this important but often overlooked responsibility of companies.
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Wednesday, 18 April 2012 00:00

Cultural Sense: Leading & Managing
Cultural Dynamics
Interview with Jitske KramerHost: Ted Garrison


As business becomes more global, everyone needs to be able to effectively communicate with various cultures. Jitske Kramer, of Human Dimensions, is an international expert on cultural dynamics. She declares, “We don’t need common sense because then whose sense are we talking about? What we need is cultural sense.” Listen as Kramer explains how we can improve our ability to better connect with people around the world.
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