Bechtel splits with Bill Gates-backed nuclear project, files layoff notice

About 200 employees at the company’s Reston, Virginia-based headquarters are impacted, according to a WARN notice the firm filed with the state.

Consertus Expands California Footprint With Buy of S2 Engineering

Acquired firm says joining Consertus allows it to expanded resources and expertise “while creating new opportunities for our employees.”

McCarthy expands training initiatives with Arizona campus

The St. Louis-based contractor bought the former hotel and convention site in January. Soon, it will train both salaried and craft employees at the facility.

Premier Forest to reopen Croespenmaen site

Premier Forest Products is to restart operations at its Croespenmaen site, after SDL Sawmills closed. A number of SDL employees will join the company.

Company fined after fatal fall through window void

A contractor has been fined after one of its employees was killed when he fell through an unglazed window opening. The post Company fined after fatal fall through window void appeared first on Construction Management.

Big Think - The Nr1 thing employees want at work - Todd Rose, 29042022

Americans are reevaluating their relationship with work. However, collective illusions about the workplace are holding back reform. Many workers believe that their colleagues want to work for an employer that gives them nice fringe benefits — like free food, swag, and fancy job titles. In reality, people want more fulfillment and purpose in their jobs, as well as a healthy work-life balance in which they are trusted to make good decisions.

How can we develop and maintain a culture of safety within our organisation?