Explore the Agenda
7:45 am Registration & Networking
8:50 am Chair’s Opening Remarks
Empower Teams with Mental Health Support
9:00 am Interactive Case Study with Clayco
Join Clayco for an interactive case study session with Q&A discussion throughout focused on these key themes:
- Addressing the mental health challenges unique to the construction industry, including high stress levels and the affects on our front-line workforce
- Strategies for promoting both mental and physical wellbeing across the workforce
- Tackling the stigma around mental health – fostering a culture where it's safe to speak up
- Encouraging meaningful use of available resources by building trust and accessibility into your support programs
Transforming Construction Recognition Through Digital Innovation
9:30 am Discover: Digitizing Rewards & Recognition in the Construction Industry – Powering the Future of the Frontline Workforce
Frontline workers are the backbone of the construction industry, yet traditional recognition rarely reaches them effectively. Discover how technology can digitize R&R to drive adoption, streamline redemption, and measure the impact on retention and productivity.
- Redefine R&R frameworks for construction workforces.
- Drive frontline adoption with mobile-first, multilingual access.
- Prove ROI through measurable safety, retention, and productivity.
- Leverage technology and AI to personalize recognition, use phygital and innovative recognition mechanisms to elevate worker experience.
9:50 am Develop: What Lessons Can we Take From Leaders Successfully Digitizing Rewards and Recognition to Better Engage and Retain Frontline Construction Workers?
10:10 am Action: How Can We Now Leverage Digital Rewards to Boost Frontline Worker Engagement and Retention?
10:30 am Networking Break
10:50 am Panel Discussion: Compliance in 2025 & Beyond: What HR Leaders in Construction Need to Know
As laws and workforce regulations continue to evolve, construction HR leaders are navigating a pivotal moment. Staying compliant isn't just about avoiding risk – it's also a powerful way
to build trust, enhance brand reputation, and engage employees.
This session will explore:
- How to stay ahead of shifting labor laws and compliance requirements that impact construction workforces
- The role of transparency and clear communication in building employee trust and reinforcing a culture of compliance
- Practical strategies HR leaders can use to stay informed and proactive as compliance expectations evolve in 2025 and beyond
Hybrid Orientation to Boost Employee Engagement
11:30 am Discover: Creating Career Pathways Through Industry Collaboration
- Learn how MYCON General Contractors partnered with Texas A&M and the U.S. Department of Labor to create a workforce development program aimed at attracting next-generation and diverse talent into the construction industry
- Discover how the program reduces financial barriers by offering industry certificates, college credit, and paid internships to students and adults exploring new career paths
- Explore the strategy for building long-term employment pipelines through hands-on training, mentorship, and direct pathways into the construction workforce
11:50 am Develop: What Can We Do to Re-Enforce Personal Connection to Onboarding & Orientation?
Question & Answer Session Facilitated by the Chair
- How can we balance technology use with in-person interaction to maximize engagement during orientation?
- What challenges come with implementing a hybrid orientation model?
- How can we measure the effectiveness of the hybrid orientation in improving new hire retention and productivity?
12:00 pm Action: How Can We Ensure We Are Prioritizing Employee Experience During the Onboarding Process & Beyond?
Output Focused Action Session Facilitated by the Chair
- How can we revamp our orientation and onboarding to improve the candidate experience?
- What can we do to ensure our culture plays through to new hires for long-term tenure?
12:20 pm Lunch
1:10 pm Discover: Modernizing HR for a Changing Workforce
- How to keep a real-time pulse on organizational health so you can adapt programs and support as your workforce evolves
- The importance of staying ahead of the curve by embracing the ideas and expectations of newer generations entering the workforce
- Strategies to integrate the fresh perspectives of younger employees with the experience and knowledge of long-standing team members – building a stronger, more connected workforce that stays for the long haul
1:30 pm Develop: What More Can We Do as Leaders to Stay Ahead of the Curve & Support Our Evolving Workforce?
Question & Answer Session Facilitated by the Chair
- How can we accurately assess organizational health beyond traditional metrics like turnover and engagement surveys?
- What signs or indicators should we monitor to proactively identify shifts in workforce well-being and culture?
- How do you ensure that feedback on organizational health leads to meaningful and timely changes in policies and practices?
1:50 pm Action: How Can We Adapt Our Programs to Support an Evolving Workforce?
Output Focused Action Session Facilitated by the Chair
- How can we establish ongoing feedback loops to monitor and improve our organization’s health in real time?
- What steps can we take to better understand and incorporate the values and expectations of newer generations in our workforce?
- How might we create opportunities for meaningful collaboration between newer and experienced employees to strengthen team cohesion and retention?
2:10 pm Break
2:10 pm Speed Learning
In this quick-fire session, each table will be hosted by an HR leader who will share the secrets of their most high-impact LEAP; you then get the opportunity to question the host before moving on to your next table.
- Evolving Skills in Thriving Workforces: The Impact of Technology in Construction
- Boosting Employee Engagement Through Performance Management
- Revamped Compensation & Benefits to Attract Top Talent
- The Importance of Candidate Care
- Constructing a Retention- Ready Workforce with New Hire Onboarding Surveys