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4 Things that Retain Workers and 3 Ways to Implement It
Brief Employees want to work for companies that match their values, will help them learn new skills to advance their careers and provide flexible and rewarding working conditions, write Cher Murphy and Jeffrey Sindone. They outline three steps leaders can take to...
9 Things to Know about First Impressions
Brief First impressions aren't necessarily accurate, but they leave an imprint, so be ready to make eye contact, be sincere and use open, positive body language, writes BetterUp executive Shonna Waters, who offers nine such tips. If you make a bad first impression,...
Good Managers Respond Whether Work is Hybrid or on-site
Brief Poor communication, lack of clarity and difficulty managing conflict are three universal problems for leaders, but hybrid and remote work present those challenges in different ways, Marlene Chism writes. Chism covers each area and offers guidance for leaders to...
Study Assesses Best Ways to Stop Road Damage from Rocks
Brief Roadway hazards posed by rockfalls can be mitigated with a framework developed by researchers at West Virginia University. Using prioritization and sensitivity analysis to assess the degree of hazard, the study concludes that soldier piles and precast concrete...
Waste Materials Work Better Together for Concrete
Brief Researchers have found waste foundry sand (FS) and coconut shells (CS) served as acceptable substitutes for fine or coarse aggregates in concrete, but the waste products performed better when mixed together. Researchers wrote: "CS-FS concrete exhibited superior...
Study Shows Sustainable Results of 3D-printed Villa
Brief Construction of a 3D-printed concrete villa last year in Sharjah, UAE, produced the equivalent of 608.55 kilograms of carbon dioxide, as opposed to 1,154.2 kg with traditional methods, according to researchers at American University of Sharjah and the...
An overview of 3 Methods for Rebar Detection
Brief Michael Arvanitis from Screening Eagle Technologies examines the pros and cons of three common methods for detecting rebar -- digital radiography, eddy current and ground penetrating radar -- and the best applications for each approach. "Since there is no...
Primer: Tips for Placing concrete in the Cold Temps
Brief Richard Hubbard III from Master Builders Solutions offers tips for placing concrete in colder weather. "Concrete temperature at the time of mixing is influenced by temperature, specific heat and quantity of its ingredients," Hubbard writes. Insight Cold...
A Guide to Retaining Employees During a Crisis
Brief The first step for handling a crisis or downturn is to be honest about what's happening at the organization, followed by investing in your people through skills development, rewards and flexibility. One-on-ones are also a crucial opportunity to understand how...