Workforce

Develop Emotional Intelligence to Increase Leadership Skills Among Uncertainty
Employee wellbeing is eroding due to COVID-19 and political and social concerns. What is needed is authentic, open communication. Now is the time to break old habits and start talking with managers and employees, person to person.
By Vivian Mandala
September 28, 2020
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by Vivian Mandala
Vivian Mandala is the Director of CMC Network, a progressive group of contractors who are committed to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive industry within NYC, helping contractors of all sizes build capacity a number of ways. Our proactive network takes the forefront in providing strategic information and discussions on the challenges facing the industry. She is on the Governance Board of CMC Workforce, who’s career pathway creates a clear road for nontraditional and economically disadvantaged individuals to enter and advance in the construction industry through workshop skill-building, classroom training, and long-term employment.
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