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From the Ground Up: Building a Mission-Driven Culture in Blue Collar Industries
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Summary:
Dr. Jim chats with Samantha Coker, the Chief HR Officer at Apache Industrial Holdings, discussing the importance of building a mission-driven culture for hourly employees. Samantha shares insights from her 17 years in HR, focusing on total employee health and safety. She emphasizes the key role of employee engagement and using technology to support mental health and resilience in field environments. They explore practical strategies to reduce churn and enhance worker satisfaction, benefits, and safety, highlighting the impactful results of a people-first approach. Join the conversation to learn how redefining employee support can drive retention and project success.
Key Takeaways:
- Holistic Employee Support: Focus on the complete well-being of hourly employees can result in improved safety, performance, and job satisfaction.
- Mental Health Initiatives: Utilizing technology like the Headversity app for mental health can provide essential support and foster a resilient and focused workforce.
- Employee Engagement: Engaged employees, who understand their role in the company's success and are able to freely communicate, can significantly improve productivity and safety.
- Rehiring Advantage: A high rehire rate leads to better team cohesion, faster project ramp-up times, and substantial cost savings in hiring.
- Survey Utilization: Conducting meaningful employee surveys and acting on the feedback can drive positive changes and improve overall employee relations.
Chapters:
00:00
Building a Mission Driven Culture for Hourly Employees
03:06
Psychology and HR: Elevating Construction Workforce Well-Being
07:59
The Power of Giving Opportunities and Hard Work
08:56
Transforming HR's Role in Business Success
14:58
Improving Employee Retention Through Mental Health and Resilience Training
20:53
Investing in Hourly Staff for Business Success
Connect with Dr. Jim: linkedin.com/in/drjimk
Connect with CT: linkedin.com/in/cheetung
Connect with Samantha Coker: linkedin.com/in/samantha-coker-sphr-shrm-cp-hrpm-9363641
Music Credit: Shake it Up - Fesliyanstudios.com - David Renda
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