Yvonne Waterman

Director of Human Resources Garney Construction

Seminars

Tuesday 28th October 2025
Workshop B
1:00 pm

In today’s fast-changing world, leading through change is a must. This session will dive into how culture and leadership can help construction HR teams navigate growth, uncertainty,and disruption – while keeping people engaged and projects moving forward.

  1. How Can We Foster Collaboration & Continuous Learning Across Our Workforce to Ensure Our Culture Thrives During Periods of Growth & Change?
  2. What Tools Do We Need to Equip Our Leaders & People Managers with To Ensure We Can Drive Transformation Whilst Also Keeping Our Organizational Values at the Forefront?
  3. Actionable Insights Into How We Can Align HR Strategy with the Business & Ensure Long Term Success in High-Growth Construction Environments
  4. How Can We Invest in Cultural Alignment & Leadership Development to Promote Adaptability & Empower Our Workforce?
Wednesday 29th October 2025
Fireside Chat: Developing Talent from Within: Building Skills & Careers in Construction
1:40 pm
  • Emphasizing talent mobility in construction: how to grow the skills your workforce needs from within, rather than relying on external hires
  • Practical approaches to upskilling new or entry-level workers who may not meet traditional experience benchmarks
  • Encouraging site and project leaders to adopt a development-first mindset when it comes to talent
  • Building structured career pathways with clear role expectations, required competencies, and training plans to support retention and progression
Wednesday 29th October 2025
Develop: What More Can We Do to Leverage Talent Mobility & Further Grow the Skills Our People?
2:00 pm

Question & Answer Session Facilitated by the Chair

  • What are some effective strategies for gaining buy-in from site leaders to prioritize workforce development?
  • How can we create career pathways that balance immediate project needs with long-term employee growth?
  • What metrics or indicators best measure the success of upskilling programs in construction?
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