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5 tips for giving constructive feedback to staff

Agility PR Solutions

As a manager, one of the hardest tasks is giving constructive criticism to your staff. It is not easy, but this is not a task that can be avoided; otherwise, employees will not learn, which could hold the business back from success. It would be best if you learned how to give constructive criticism, and […].

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Procuring tech for construction

Practical Law Construction

There is no doubt that technology has been and will continue to transform construction. Technology is a wide term, but it is enough to mention concepts such as BIM and Digital Twins or look at the emphasis on modern methods of construction (MMC) in the Construction Playbook to get a feel for where construction is heading.

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Recent COVID-19 related force majeure decisions: what do they mean for construction contracts?

Practical Law Construction

Indeed, it is uncommon to see terms such as “pandemic” or “infectious viral disease” referred to in a construction contract’s force majeure clause (whether this changes will be the subject of much debate among drafters going forward). For example, according to sub-clause 18.1 Recent case law. England and Wales.

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The Rise of Workplace Wearables

PR in High Definition

Construction In the UK, 473,000 construction employees suffer from work-related musculoskeletal disorders, and many firms are already turning to wearable technology to try and tackle this problem. Solutions such as Modjoul SmartBelt leverage real-time data to track and measure high-risk ergonomic movement.

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How Not To Get Cancelled: A PR View

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

.” When it comes to brand cancel culture, there’s often a constructive goal – to correct mistakes or encourage change. Yes, social media pushback can be constructive, yet it often spins out of control. It’s more constructive to build relationships from the start. Be thoughtful about sensitive issues.

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BIM-used copyright: Dealing with emerging technologies in construction

Practical Law Construction

We have explored various topics as part of our intellectual property in construction series. For example: The Construction Act 1996 provides that payment must be made in instalments (so the designer is not held to ransom awaiting the entire payment at the end of the contract). The impact of BIM on copyright licensing strategy.

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Building Extraordinary Companies – Megan Reitz on Open Dialogue, Spaciousness and the Conversations We Need to Have

Stern + Associates

Speaking up – and empowering your employees to speak up – is a vital prerequisite for a company culture that supports innovation. In this episode: Before employees can be empowered to speak up, Megan explains why leaders need to work on their own habits first. Let us know your thoughts on this episode! Like what you hear?

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