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
- 3 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 3 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 3 min
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
- 3 min
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
- 3 min
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
- 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
- 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
- Sep 19, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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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