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...
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Christi Pilutik
- Feb 25
- 4 min
Women's History Month in Construction: A Look at the Women Who Built Our World
Women's History Month is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than by recognizing the women who have helped shape the...
Christi Pilutik
- Feb 18
- 4 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 4 min
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
- Dec 30, 2022
- 2 min
Let's Get Real About Your Goals
This is probably not the first email you have seen about setting goals for 2023. It isn't even the first post that I have done on the...
Christi Pilutik
- Dec 25, 2022
- 1 min
This is my favorite week to work...
I know, I know, that sounds ridiculous, but let me explain... The office is quiet, the projects for the year are done, and the new year...
Christi Pilutik
- Dec 8, 2022
- 3 min
How to: Get in the way of leadership
I had dinner last week with a smart, strong, amazing woman. She also happens to be a mother, wife, daughter, and the Regional Controller...
Christi Pilutik
- Dec 1, 2022
- 4 min
The best gift to give yourself
Whether you are working on your own mental health, supporting those around you, or leading an organization, there is work that...
Christi Pilutik
- Nov 28, 2022
- 2 min
What's better: real or fake Christmas trees?
For years my family and I have had a tradition to scout out a real Christmas tree. We often visit a local tree farm (we do live in...
Christi Pilutik
- Nov 22, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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
- Oct 17, 2022
- 2 min
Our Forgotten First Responders
Let's give credit where credit is due! I took the title for today's blog post from this Ted talk because what Julie Turney has to say in...
Catherine Toney
- Oct 10, 2022
- 2 min
Wanna Be Like Nike?
Nike is a HUGE employer in the Portland area, where I live, but even if you live outside Portland, you've no doubt heard of this colossal...
Catherine Toney
- Oct 3, 2022
- 2 min
If You Aren't Digital Yet, You Should Be
Does this sound familiar? "Here's your employee handbook . . . and here's your copy of the safety guidelines . . and here's a one page...
Catherine Toney
- Sep 26, 2022
- 2 min
Why Is This Low Performer Still Here?
September is wrapping up and we're getting ready to head into Q4. I bet, for many of you, performance evaluations are right around the...
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