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...
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Lexia Pilutik
Jul 20, 20233 min read
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...
Lexia Pilutik
Jul 7, 20232 min read
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...
Christi Pilutik
Jun 21, 20233 min read
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...
Lexia Pilutik
Jun 7, 20232 min read
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...
Christi Pilutik
Apr 14, 20233 min read
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...
Christi Pilutik
Apr 2, 20233 min read
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...
Christi Pilutik
Mar 27, 20233 min read
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...
Christi Pilutik
Feb 18, 20234 min read
How to Make the Most of Employee Engagement Surveys in Construction
Employee engagement surveys are a crucial tool for any business. They help to measure and identify areas of improvement, build trust...
Christi Pilutik
Feb 1, 20232 min read
Do we really have bias in our reviews?
"It's review season!" I heard that statement no less than five times last week when I led a workshop with a project leadership team at...
Christi Pilutik
Jan 30, 20232 min read
Are we moving the needle?
When I set out to write this year's post about Black History Month in construction I was looking to share how the work that we have done...
Christi Pilutik
Jan 18, 20232 min read
Focus on Best Principles, not Best Practices
Last week I had the opportunity to listen in to Qualtrics’ webinar on The trends shaping the employee experience in 2023. This year’s...
Christi Pilutik
Jan 6, 20234 min read
Show Me The Money!
Jerry Maguire brought this line into our lives and I am not grateful. While the scene in the movie brings a smile to my face just...
Christi Pilutik
Nov 22, 20223 min read
How to Make Intentional Memories
Twenty-five years ago my parents came back from a trip to Cabo San Lucas announcing that they had purchased a timeshare. They had taken...
Christi Pilutik
Nov 3, 20223 min read
Can a positive work culture exist in construction?
Yes. Yes it can and it does. Unfortunately, that is not the experience most people have in the construction industry. In 2004, I was a...
Christi Pilutik
Oct 31, 20223 min read
Are your employees feeling heard?
When I ask industry leaders if they listen to their employees, nearly all of them say, "yes, absolutely." But when I talk with their...
Christi Pilutik
Oct 24, 20222 min read
Do puppy kisses make you smile?
How many times have you heard someone say, "if you do what you love, you will never work a day in your life"? How great does that sound?...
Catherine Toney
Sep 19, 20222 min read
Quiet Quitting - The Latest TikTok Trend
There's a new term circling the internet: quiet quitting. If you haven't heard of quiet quitting before, it's a notion that's really...
Catherine Toney
Aug 22, 20222 min read
This Meeting Could've Been an Email
Just a couple weeks ago, I put out a blog post titled One More Thing. The suggestion in that post was to implement a rhythm at the end of...
Catherine Toney
Aug 15, 20223 min read
Back To School!
Summer is drawing to a close. Yep, you read that right. This summer went by way too fast! Somehow, my son is going into high school this...
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