Safety on the Job by Luke LaBeau, Safety Director/Helmkamp Construction
Humans instinctively seek to avoid injury and pain. Yet, we often behave in a manner which is a threat to our well-being. As an example, have you ever done anything foolish, something that you know [...]
Construction Inclusion Week – Day 5
Day Five: Community Engagement Welcome to the Class of 2032 (3rd Grade)! Creating a more diverse and inclusive construction industry will not happen overnight, but there are actions we can take now to inspire the [...]
Construction Inclusion Week – Day 4
Day Four: Workplace Culture Establishing and maintaining a positive workplace culture means that everyone gets to experience a workplace that is inclusive and respectful. We know what a good team environment feels like. We also [...]
Construction Inclusion Week – Day 3
DAY THREE: Supplier Diversity What is supplier diversity and why is it important? Supplier diversity is a business practice that refers to the inclusion of businesses owned by diverse individuals or groups in the procurement of goods [...]
Construction Inclusion Week – Day 2
Day Two: Belonging Education and understanding the implications of unconscious bias is critical to cultivating a culture of inclusion and belonging. Belonging is that sense you get that you are a valued member of a [...]
Construction Inclusion Week – Day 1
DAY ONE: Commitment & Accountability To fully realize a culture of inclusion and belonging requires both leadership commitment and accountability to ourselves and others. Neither leadership nor accountability are top-down but rather shared responsibilities that [...]