by Jessica Gillette | Apr 18, 2024
ATTRACTING AND RETAINING KEY EMPLOYEES • LUNCH & LEARN
Wednesday, June 5, 2024 | 11:30AM – 1:00PM
Attracting and retaining key employees is becoming more difficult in the growing competitive market. Employees are more aware of their own value and growing numbers are requiring more than just a paycheck as a reason to stay with a company. Join us to learn strategies and fringe benefit programs that can be offered to select key people and owners that reward and provide incentives to your employees. Key employees desire special bonus plans and growth incentives to ensure their long-term service.
Topics that will be covered include:
• Where to find recruiting assistance
• List of low-cost awards and recognition programs
• How to review your fringe benefits compared to your competitors
• Various retirement plans, and how they can benefit the owners
• Key employee golden handcuff options
• Employee stock ownership and succession programs
• How a rolling bonus works
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This seminar is geared towards anyone that plays a role in recruiting and/or employee retention.
SPEAKERS
Donald S. Hannahs, CFP®, Oceanside Financial Strategies
Parker Hannahs, Oceanside Financial Strategies
Chuck Worley, Worley’s Home Services
LOCATION **PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS**
ABC-VA Central VA Training Facility
1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228
COST
Members $30
Non-members $60
SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY
Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Please note: a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance.
Questions?
Contact Kristen Altermatt
Donald and Parker Hannahs are registered representatives of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., a broker/dealer (member SIPC) and registered investment advisor. Insurance offered through Lincoln affiliates and other fine companies. Oceanside Financial Strategies is not an affiliate of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Worley’s Home Services and Chuck Worley are not affiliated with Lincoln Financial Advisors or Oceanside Financial Strategies. CRN-6568364-042224
by Jessica Gillette | Apr 17, 2024
LEADING AT THE SPEED OF TRUST, a FranklinCovey Training
Wednesday, June 12, 2024 | 8:30AM – 4:30PM
“Leading at the Speed of Trust” is a transformative FranklinCovey training program that equips leaders with the skills to build and maintain trust within their teams and organizations. Participants will learn practical strategies and behaviors to establish trust, enhance collaboration, and drive results in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Through interactive sessions and real-world case studies, attendees will explore the impact of trust on organizational culture, employee engagement, and productivity. This training delves into the principles of trustworthiness, credibility, and transparency, empowering leaders to create a culture of trust that fosters innovation, resilience, and high performance. Join us for an immersive learning experience that will elevate your leadership effectiveness and propel your team towards greater success.
Trust is one of the most critical competencies a leader can use to get better results from those they lead that are sustainable. This program will help you to develop, restore and extend trust to the teams you lead.
Exclusive Members Only training. Limited to 30 participants. Learn more about this training on the FranklinCovey website here.
FACILITATOR
Michael Bellaman, CEO of ABC National
LOCATION **PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS**
ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility
530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320
**Student parking and entrance is in the back of the building.**
COST
Members – $275
SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY
Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Please note: a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance.
Questions?
Contact Jamie Carrow
by Jessica Gillette | Apr 9, 2024
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we are proud to announce the launch of “Breaking the Stigma”, a series of workshops aimed at promoting mental health awareness and well-being within the construction industry. This series is joint-hosted with ABC New Hampshire/Vermont.
Please note: registration will close at 2:00PM on Thursday, April 25.
KEY DETAILS
- Wednesdays in May 2024
- Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm (EST)
- Platform: Zoom
- Cost: $100 per company grants access to each week’s presentation for the entire staff
SESSION TOPICS
May 1: Hardhat Health – It’s Okay to Not Be Okay
May 8: Addiction in Construction
May 15: Civility & Respect Across Difference: Reducing Stress & Increasing Productivity in Construction
May 22: Why is Suicide So Prevalent in Construction?
May 29: Brett’s Story: Lived Experience
Cost: $100 per member company gives your entire staff access to each week’s presentation
SESSION DESCRIPTIONS:
May 1: Hardhat Health – It’s Okay to Not Be Okay
Mental health is a significant concern for workers in the construction industry. Construction can be a high-stress environment, driven by deadlines and long working hours. Many workers deal with physical pain and fatigue that can lead to poor emotional well-being over time. Stigma is a barrier for people who may be struggling so normalizing conversations about mental health is a great way to support people who may be struggling. This session will address the following:
- The impact of mental health challenges on the well-being of employees
- Discover a variety reasons why mental health disorders are so prevalent in the construction industry
- Recognize signs and symptoms of mental health challenges
Presented by: Harald Carlson, MBA, ARM, LEED AP – BD&C Trainer, OHS&T
May 8: Addiction in Construction
Addiction is a major health issue for anyone, but there are additional risks for construction workers. This workshop will address:
- The Numbers
- How Addiction Happens
- Harm Reduction Strategies
- Policy Modification
Presented by: Mary Drew, MS, MEd, Founder & CEO, Reality Check, Inc.
May 15: Civility & Respect Across Difference: Reducing Stress & Increasing Productivity in Construction
“Reducing Stress & Increasing Productivity in Construction”
When creating cultures that value psychological safety, civility and respect play a key role. This workshop will explain the value of civility and respectful behavior in a construction company setting and the basic concepts that lead to effectively interacting with people from various backgrounds, cultures (Black, Asian, Latinx, Indigenous, etc.) and personality characteristics.
The workshop will address:
- What civility and respect are
- Why civility and respect across difference is important
- Definitions of diversity, culture equity, inclusion, implicit bias
- The impact on mental health and the harm that is done to individuals and the company when unintended discrimination occurs.
Presented by: James T. McKim, Jr., PMP, ITIL, Managing Partner, Organizational Ignition, LLC
May 22: Why is Suicide So Prevalent in Construction?
This workshop will address the following:
- Understanding appropriate language around mental health and suicide
- Gain an understanding of why the construction industry has some of the highest suicide rates
- Recognize the signs and realize that it’s not just those in the field who are impacted
- Hear about best practices to create a culture of care and support workers impacted by suicide ideology, mental health challenges and substance use disorder
- Review resources available
Time permitting, we will watch a 7-minute survivor story video with Justin Azbill, Director of National Environment, Health & Safety Milwaukee Tool
NOTE: This is NOT a suicide prevention training
Presented by: Jennifer Landon, M.Ed., Certified Construction Suicide Prevention Trainer, Grief Educator, Mental Health First Aider, ABC NH/VT Vice President, Education & Workforce Development
May 29: Brett’s Story: Lived Experience
Brett, project manager, licensed plumber, and person in recovery from alcohol addiction will share some of his stories related to mental health challenges, his addiction and how he now supports those as a leader in his industry and in recovery.
“I’ve learned that most people with abuse problems, believe it or not, are just broken. They are some of the nicest people you’d ever want to meet. I learned a lot about myself and how I was a broken person. I now think that alcohol wasn’t so much the problem for me when I was drinking as it was more of a medicine for me. It was my fix all. Someone died? Drink. Someone was born? Drink. Happy? Drink. Sad? Drink. Work is great? Drink. Work sucks? Drink. Funny enough, I knew I had a problem for years and I was ashamed of it.”
Brett will also discuss the value of working for a company that supports their employees.
by Jessica Gillette | Mar 27, 2024
BASIC RIGGING SAFETY TRAINING
Friday, June 7, 2024 | 7:00AM – 4:00PM
This training is for individuals who work under the supervision of a competent person and, on a routine basis, perform rigging work engaged in lifting loads other than rigging for special lifts, or the erection, dismantling, jumping or reconfiguring of cranes or all of these. This person is also trained to communicate guidance and direction to a crane operator in lifting, hoisting, moving, or releasing a load.
Upon completion of this course, employees shall be able to demonstrate specific knowledge of the following:
• Hand, voice and radio communications
• Proficiency in hand and verbal signals, including the standard method for hand signals as required by ASME B30.3-2004, ASME B30.5-2007 and ASME B30.6-2003
• Rigging hardware, including: Hooks and similar attaching devices; shackles, clips, and clamps; and taglines
• Synthetic/wire rope slings
• Common load configurations and positioning
• Personal fall protection methods
• Emergency procedures
• Hazards and restrictions associated with working adjacent to overhead electric lines and equipment.
Attendees should provide their own rigging equipment. Doing so will provide the opportunity to learn how to properly use and inspect their own equipment.
LOCATION
ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility
1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228
COST
Member: $110
Non-Member: $145
QUESTIONS
Contact Sherrie Dickerson
by Jessica Gillette | Mar 5, 2024
UNDERSTANDING PLANS & SPECS (FORMERLY BLUEPRINT READING 101/102)
Begins Tuesday, May 28, 2024 | 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Enhance your personal and professional value by enrolling in ABC-VA’s Understanding Plans and Specs (formerly Blueprint Reading). Blueprint Reading 101 and 102 are being combined in one course that will establish the fundamental skills necessary to navigate and work with Plans and Specifications, either in the office or in the field. This course will start with an introduction to plans and work towards using the full plan set in the field of construction.
All employees in the construction industry can benefit from this course. Knowing and understanding the blueprint language is a highly marketable skill and will make anyone an invaluable resource to their company.
INSTRUCTOR
Eric Stichler, President, Heartland Construction and ABC-VA 2023 Chairman
SCHEDULE
Six-Day Course:
May 28 & 29
June 3, 4, 10 & 11
2:00PM – 4:00PM
LOCATION **PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS**
ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility
530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320
COST
Member – $345
Non-Member – $445
SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY
Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual can no longer attend. Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance.
Questions?
Contact Jamie Carrow
