Posts by Brendan Perrigo
Gen Z set to outnumber baby boomers in the workforce in 2024, Glassdoor says
As we enter 2024, significant shifts in the U.S. workforce are expected, with Generation Z poised to outnumber Baby Boomers in full-time employment. Glassdoor’s Workplace Trends report highlights the crucial cultural changes ahead, emphasizing Gen Z’s priorities, including community connections, transparent leadership, and diversity and inclusion. As organizations navigate this change, addressing employee morale post-layoffs…
Read MoreAnalysts predict employee experience ‘recession’ in 2024
Analysts foresee an Employee Experience ‘recession’ in 2024. Forrester predicts a decline in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion programs and employee engagement. Despite the gloomy outlook, the rise of AI might hold the key to a brighter future, relieving employees of repetitive tasks. How organizations navigate this shift will determine the trajectory of employee satisfaction and…
Read More5 New Robots Contractors Should Know
Step into the future of construction with these five revolutionary robots ready to transform your jobsite. First up, Built Robotics’ RPD35, an autonomous piledriver designed for utility-scale solar projects, boasting speeds five times faster than traditional methods. FBR introduces Hadrian X, the first mobile robotic bricklaying system that can construct house walls in a day,…
Read MoreTips from 3 of Construction’s Best Places to Work
From the skyscrapers of Shawmut to the innovation hub at PCL and Suffolk’s meticulous eye for detail, these construction giants have mastered the art of workplace excellence. Shawmut’s CEO Les Hiscoe finds pride in physically crafting iconic structures, PCL’s Deron Brown champions employee ownership, and Suffolk’s Suzanne Roeder emphasizes ‘sweating the small stuff’ for an…
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