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About people in construction and manufacturing
Expert articles on managing people in construction and manufacturing companies. Turnover, investing in people, organisation – practical insights from the field.
Petra Kralj · · 4 min read
Why do we experience burnout more often as managers?
Middle managers report the most burnout in an organisation. Why we burn out more often as managers – and why the answer lies in the first months of a new role.
Petra Kralj · · 4 min read
Rework: why poor communication is so expensive
Rework can account for more than 11% of project costs - and the main cause is not a technical error but poor communication. The Crossrail case shows the price of silence.
Petra Kralj · · 5 min read
Burnout in construction: causes, recognition and data for Croatia and the EU
18 million workers in European construction are exposed to risk. Causes, stages of recognition and data for Croatia and the EU.
Petra Kralj · · 4 min read
Why are there no people in construction – when there has never been more work?
The sector is losing workers on three fronts at once. Why there is more work than ever and fewer and fewer people — and what companies can do.
Petra Kralj · · 1 min read
5 reasons to invest in people
By 2035, 4 million workers will leave construction in the EU. Five reasons why investing in people is a saving, not a cost.
Petra Kralj · · 2 min read
5 reasons why employee turnover is simply bad
Loss of expertise, hiring costs, project delays — five concrete reasons why employee turnover costs more than you think.