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Mental Health & Wellbeing in the Construction Workplace
Sep 01, 2020
Given the far-reaching effects of COVID-19 throughout the construction industry, it is imperative...
Strategy is Changing, Again: Why COVID-19 Supports More Strategic Thinking
May 01, 2020
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it may appear that strategy is dead; that strategic l...
Addressing Mental Health as a Safety Mandate
Jan 01, 2019
A trucker drives off the berm of the road, rolling his vehicle; while he was not injured, an ana...
It’s Time to Stop the Pain: Preventing Overexertion Injuries
Jan 22, 2021
In the construction industry, overexertion injuries form a serious and growing problem affecting ...
A Personal Journey: From Suicide Attempt to Recovery: I Wanted to Die
Mar 01, 2018
I am a mom, a construction financial manager, and a community volunteer. And, I am alive today be...
Finding Opportunity: Protecting Your Employees & Preserving Your Culture
Nov 02, 2020
At the beginning of 2020, many contractors were focused on recruiting and retaining employees – u...
Diversity Dialogue: Shining Light on Necessary Conversations
Jan 01, 2021
In August 2020, I posted an article on LinkedIn titled “Racism in Construction”1 in which I share...
Threat Assessment: A Key Step in Preventing & Mitigating Workplace Violence
Mar 01, 2021
“If I lose my job, the site manager and his supervisor need to watch out.”
Employee Retention Strategies During the Pandemic
Mar 01, 2021
Even before Covid-19, the construction industry was facing a talent shortage, and aging workforce...
Diversity Dialogue: Perspectives of LGBTQIA+ in Construction
May 03, 2021
“Pride.” This concept can be conflicting. It’s one of the seven deadly sins, right?
Effectively Managing a Workforce from Anywhere
Aug 10, 2021
As we have learned over the past 18 months (or so) to navigate the ways in which work is done, on...
Navigating Disruption: 5 Ways to Minimize Impact
Nov 17, 2021
In construction, the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have included rising material cos...
CFMA’s “Magic”
Nov 17, 2021
As a CFO, I am often asked for predictions from my construction crystal ball. What is our five-ye...
Celebrating CFMA & Certification Integration Progress
Nov 17, 2021
Congratulations, CFMA! To still be going strong after 40 years is an amazing testament to the ded...
Diversity Dialogue: Rules of Engagement to Begin Conversations
Nov 17, 2021
In July 2020, CFMA’s Diversity & Inclusion Task Force (now Committee) was formed to make recommen...
Growing From Within: 6 Stellar Performance Management Techniques
Jan 24, 2022
Attracting and retaining top talent remains front and center of many initiatives this year. A sho...
Laying the Groundwork for HR Management Analytics
Jan 25, 2022
As the world continues to shift and settle into a new state of normalcy, one thing remains increa...
Made, Not Born: Preparing for the Next Generation of Leadership
Jan 24, 2022
The word “leader” might conjure up the image of a CEO who has been running a company for a decade...
Construction Industry Retirement Outlook for 2022
Jan 24, 2022
In 2022, the construction industry will need to take a creative and personalized approach with re...
Waging A Counterattack on Opioids: First-Dose Prevention Strategies for the Workplace & at Home
Mar 24, 2022
"We’ve been hoodwinked. We’ve been Deceived into believing that, when it comes to managing pain, ...
What Workforce Shortage? The Problem Is in the Planning
Mar 24, 2022
Prior to, and exaggerated by, COVID-19, the problem among the construction workforce has been des...