Recently, Construction Executive ran an article by Dr. Art Langer, Chairman and Founder of Workforce Opportunity Services, on 4 ways diversity will save the construction industry.
Below is an excerpt:
Hiring minorities is simply good business. Recently, diversity has been a buzzword in the construction industry—so much so that construction trade associations, such as Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), have established inclusive policies and councils. Today, construction companies are facing a myriad of challenges that are mainstream as well as specific to the industry—including a particularly significant skilled labor shortage and increasing project complexity.
...By recruiting women and minorities, construction companies will not only be able to hire more talent; they’ll be able to hire smarter. Promoting diversity in the industry—and thereby opening the doors to greater employee engagement, business innovation and performance—is a strong solution for ensuring future success.
Read the full article here.