Cincinnati Works’ Post

Workforce development has never been more important. As we prepare our next generation to enter the construction industry, it’s imperative that we equip them with a firm understanding of the array of opportunities and possibilities that lay before them. From state legislation to associations like AGC of Kansas, the amount of support that they’ve given to post-secondary education has been unprecedented in our state. It’s exciting to see programs like Build Up Kansas take such big strides in Kansas’ workforce development.

It’s #womeninconstruction week! Retention starts on the first day, read on for more from Construction Dive on early career, life cycle events, and advancement. https://lnkd.in/gDVJmT_6

For decades our messaging to the emerging workforce was go to High School, find a 4 year College Program, and then pursue your career. That conversation is changing, and for the right reasons, as the Trades continue to evolve and provide great opportunities for generations to come. In most cases the Construction Industry is becoming safer as technology and training continue to emerge into the workplace. Wages are competitive, work on hand for most is still extremely healthy, more benefits are being offered through employers, and pride of work creates a strong workplace culture for most. As with most Industry's everyone is fighting for the top talent available so attached are a few thoughts and ideas on how to bring the best and brightest workforce to your company!

The CBIZ Kansas City construction leaders, Ryan Staub, CPA, CCIFP and Joyce Farris, CPA, CGMA took to the stage at the 19th Annual Heartland Regional CFMA Conference in Omaha. They joined construction professionals around the region to share insights on employee retention, incentive plans and how to navigate the "great reshuffle." Session highlights included: 🚧 The process of identifying key employees and creating incentive plan for those individuals that is based on performance metrics meant to grow the company 🚧 How to provide a substantial economic benefit to the individual 🚧 How business leaders can encourage retention through deferred payment of benefit

Was a pleasure once again speaking at the Regional CFMA Heartland conference with Joyce Farris, CPA, CGMA. If anyone is interested in the topic information, feel free to reach out. #construction #CFMA #constructionaccounting

Strategic Education, Inc and our affiliate education benefits platform, Workforce Edge, will attend the Consero Learning and Development Forum January 28-30 at the Biltmore Miami, in Coral Gables, Florida. Matt Scudder, manager of Enterprise Partnerships at Strategic Education, Inc, will present on a panel to discuss: Building a Learning Culture: Cultivating Continuing Development in Organizations. To stand out as an employer of choice in today’s competitive and uncertain labor market, offering top-quality benefits to retain talent and create career paths is more critical than ever. How is your organization making education accessible and affordable to all employees, regardless of background?

"Recruiting for experience just wasn't working for me ... we want people that interact in a way that our participants get opportunities and choice and can communicate and they are at the centre."    In the below video Angelique Smit, General Manager of People, Learning, and Culture at OC Connections, talks about how values-based recruitment practices can ensure they hire the right workers - and how establishing rich human connections increases staff wellbeing and retention. Learn more about values-based recruitment and other workforce retention practices on our resource page. 👉 https://lnkd.in/ghEyFVmz 

Strategic Education, Inc and our affiliate education benefits platform, Workforce Edge, will attend the Consero Learning and Development Forum January 28-30 at the Biltmore Miami, in Coral Gables, Florida. Matt Scudder, manager of Enterprise Partnerships at Strategic Education, Inc, will present on a panel to discuss: Building a Learning Culture: Cultivating Continuing Development in Organizations. To stand out as an employer of choice in today’s competitive and uncertain labor market, offering top-quality benefits to retain talent and create career paths is more critical than ever. How is your organization making education accessible and affordable to all employees, regardless of background?

Investing in professional development and growth opportunities within your organization can help retain top talent and ensure your employees feel supported in their career advancement goals. In this share from Human Capital Innovations, Integrity Staffing President Jaime Donnelly discusses the importance of team sustainability by highlighting 3 Benefits of Promoting Internal Employees.

Workplace equity is all about fairness in your daily work experiences and access to career advancement. This episode of EHC Today outlines Encompass Health’s approach to workplace equity, from DEI initiatives to career ladder programs and more.