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Culture: The Invisible Force That Shapes Your Organization

Dec 172 min read

Culture: The Invisible Force That Shapes Your Organization

Company culture is always there. Leaders shape it by example, stories, and values. Be intentional, guide it, and watch your team thrive.

What to Do When Operations (or HR) Goes Rogue

Christi Pilutik

Dec 104 min read

Leadership

What to Do When Operations (or HR) Goes Rogue

Address rogue decisions by opening dialogue, acknowledging challenges, and resetting norms. Turn conflict into collaboration.

Building Growth: How Coaching Transforms Careers and Teams in Construction

Christi Pilutik

Dec 52 min read

Leadership

Building Growth: How Coaching Transforms Careers and Teams in Construction

The construction industry is more than hard hats and hammers - it's a dynamic industry powered by individuals with unique strengths and...

Christi Pilutik

Nov 272 min read

Employee Experience

ALTA Consulting: The Next Chapter

I’m excited to officially reintroduce ALTA Consulting and share my renewed commitment to helping construction leaders create thriving,...

Building Together: The Power of Partnerships, Adaptability, and Tough Conversations

Christi Pilutik

Nov 252 min read

Leadership

Building Together: The Power of Partnerships, Adaptability, and Tough Conversations

The past year and a half has been a transformative journey. At BuilderFax, I had the privilege of working alongside an incredible team...

Christi Pilutik

Aug 14, 20232 min read

Employee Experience

The 5 R's of Talent Retention

The days of employees hiring on with a company and planning to stay until they retire have long since past (sorry to anyone that is still...

An Invaluable Experience: A Reflection on the Impact of Internships

Lexia Pilutik

Jul 20, 20233 min read

Candidate Experience

An Invaluable Experience: A Reflection on the Impact of Internships

Internships have become a rite of passage for many young professionals, offering them a bridge between academic studies and the real...

The Vital Need for Clarity and Direction Among Younger Employees

Lexia Pilutik

Jul 7, 20232 min read

Employee Experience

The Vital Need for Clarity and Direction Among Younger Employees

In today's rapidly evolving professional landscape, younger employees are stepping into the workforce with fresh perspectives, innovative...

Not All Wounds Are Visible: Impacts of PTSD in Construction

Christi Pilutik

Jun 21, 20233 min read

Mental Health

Not All Wounds Are Visible: Impacts of PTSD in Construction

We have spent the past month discussing how to increase mental health awareness in construction and PTSD is one specific disorder to...

Alcohol in Construction: Is it Time to Rethink the Drink?

Christi Pilutik

Jun 14, 20233 min read

Mental Health

Alcohol in Construction: Is it Time to Rethink the Drink?

As I have shared before, I am a third-generation construction professional. When my dad was in the industry, grabbing a beer after work...

Inviting the Future: How to Recruit and Retain the Next Generation of Employees

Lexia Pilutik

Jun 7, 20232 min read

Leadership

Inviting the Future: How to Recruit and Retain the Next Generation of Employees

Hello! My name is Lexia Pilutik and I’m very excited to be interning with ALTA Consulting this summer. After finishing my first year at...

Moving Beyond Awareness: Continuing the Mental Health Conversation in the Construction Industry

Christi Pilutik

May 31, 20233 min read

Mental Health

Moving Beyond Awareness: Continuing the Mental Health Conversation in the Construction Industry

Mental health is an increasingly important topic in the construction industry, especially during Mental Health Awareness Month. However,...

Mental Health First Aid in Construction: What You Need to Know

Christi Pilutik

May 22, 20235 min read

Mental Health

Mental Health First Aid in Construction: What You Need to Know

As we have talked about this month, the construction industry can be a demanding and stressful field to work in, with long hours,...

5 Tips Building a Foundation of Self-Care in Construction

Christi Pilutik

May 10, 20235 min read

Mental Health

5 Tips Building a Foundation of Self-Care in Construction

Through this month we are talking about the importance of mental health, how to create change, and what organizations should be doing in...

Breaking the Stigma: Creating Change in Mental Health Awareness within Construction

Christi Pilutik

May 4, 20234 min read

Mental Health

Breaking the Stigma: Creating Change in Mental Health Awareness within Construction

Construction workers face a unique set of challenges that can take a toll on their mental health. Unfortunately, the stigma attached to...

Let's Talk Mental Health: A Construction Perspective

Christi Pilutik

Apr 26, 20234 min read

Mental Health

Let's Talk Mental Health: A Construction Perspective

Despite facing unique and difficult challenges on the job, conversations around mental health in the construction industry are rarely...

Mental Health in Construction: Creating a Plan for Awareness

Christi Pilutik

Apr 21, 20234 min read

Change Management

Mental Health in Construction: Creating a Plan for Awareness

Mental health is an important topic for all industries, especially construction - it is essential for the wellbeing of employees and the...

You Can't Control Employee Engagement, But You Can Control Employee Experience

Christi Pilutik

Apr 14, 20233 min read

Employee Experience

You Can't Control Employee Engagement, But You Can Control Employee Experience

Employee engagement and employee experience are often viewed as one and the same, but they are actually two different concepts. Employee...

Why an Employee Listening Strategy is NOT an Employee Engagement Strategy

Christi Pilutik

Apr 2, 20233 min read

Employee Experience

Why an Employee Listening Strategy is NOT an Employee Engagement Strategy

Having a well-constructed employee listening strategy is a critical step in understanding the needs of your workforce. However, it is...

The Negative Impact of Presenteeism on the Employee Experience

Christi Pilutik

Mar 27, 20233 min read

Employee Experience

The Negative Impact of Presenteeism on the Employee Experience

Presenteeism is a phenomenon in the workplace where employees show up to work despite feeling ill, injured, or otherwise unwell. Think...