Recruiting, Retaining, and Training to Build the Future of AEC -part (1/2)
Description
In 2018, 74% of construction firms reported having a hard time finding workers. Beyond technologies, beyond best practices, people are the foundation of the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. This session will focus on building sustainable tactics for attracting new talent to the industry through elevating the perception of construction careers and increasing awareness of skilled labor opportunities. Let’s discuss what’s working and how it can apply to your company. Beyond connecting the industry with reliable workers, participants will also discuss how to develop, elevate, and promote their current workforce to strengthen company culture and increase loyalty. Interested in attracting millennials? Interested in preserving the knowledge of your seasoned veterans? Want to create a more inclusive work environment where different perspectives can thrive? Let’s explore best practices for creating a team that is far more valuable than any structure you’ll ever design, develop, or build.
Key Learnings
- Learn how to generate a strategy for attracting new workers to your company and the AEC industry
- Learn how to accelerate the training and growth plans for current employees, and help them to thrive
- Learn how to build a culture of loyalty and pride to keep your team engaged and bring others to the table
- Learn how to celebrate different perspectives and backgrounds while creating a safe and authentic work environment
Speakers
TA Tauhira AliTauhira Ali is a highly skilled product strategist with more than 14 years of R&D and product design experience. As Milwaukee Tool's Senior Manager of Construction Technology, she explores construction trends and emerging technologies to drive practical, user-focused solutions. Her early product development and roadmap strategy development has impacted physical and digital solutions across every Milwaukee Tool product line. Prior to Milwaukee, Tauhira received a BS and MS in computationally focused Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech and Cornell University. She has held R&D positions in the computing, automotive, aerospace, robotics, and public relations industries. In addition to her passion for product development, Tauhira is deeply committed to expanding and empowering all voices within technical industries and has been honored to work closely with FIRST Robotics, the Society of Women in Engineering, and Habitat for Humanity.