The construction industry is currently facing an uphill battle against an ongoing labor shortage. With over 40% of the current workforce retiring in the next decade, there is an urgent need to recruit the younger
Cultivating Excellence: Employee Growth & Development in the LBM Industry
In the evolving LBM industry, investment in employee growth and development is a hallmark of forward-thinking organizations. These companies recognize the relationship between a skilled, empowered workforce and organizational success. To foster a culture of
Welcoming Cory Barnett as President of Sun Mountain Custom Doors
Kodiak Building Partners is excited to welcome Cory Barnett as the newly appointed President of Sun Mountain Custom Doors. With an extensive background spanning over 30 years in building materials and manufacturing, Cory brings a
Corporate Giving: A Catalyst for Employee Retention, Attraction & Workplace Culture
In today’s job market, attracting and retaining top talent is a constant challenge. Beyond competitive salaries and benefits, employees seek a deeper connection with their workplace—one driven by shared values and a sense of purpose.
Servant Leadership in the Workplace: Becoming a Leader Who Puts People First
Whether you’re a manager, CEO, or communicating with coworkers, it is always important to lead by example. There are many kinds of leadership styles—depending on your team and your personality, different styles might work better
5 Tips for Building & Sustaining Company Culture
Building and sustaining strong company culture has always been a priority in any industry and business. With increased virtual arrangements and decentralized business models, it is more important than ever to keep your culture strong.
Paving the Path for Success with Succession Planning: Why You Should Invest in Future Leaders
Top talent is hard to find, especially for the lumber and building materials industry—as baby boomers begin to age out of the workforce, the LBM industry is left to scramble for filling the leadership positions
The Untapped Market of Potential: Attracting Women to the LBM Industry
Although the building materials industry is one of the largest industries in the country, it’s no surprise that it also lacks women talent in the workforce. Out of the entire industry’s workforce, only 10% of
The Importance of Corporate Giving: Why Giving Back Is Your Best Business Strategy
If you’re involved in any type of business, you’ve probably heard the term “corporate greed”—you’ve also probably heard of “giving back”. We get it—some people who criticize companies for their lack of community work and
Coaching Unsafe Behaviors with Positive Feedback: 6 Tips to Success & Safety
It’s no secret that providing constructive feedback can be a challenge— for many of us, this task can be difficult to navigate. Feedback is an important part of every job, especially when coaching unsafe behaviors