How can we recruit, retain, and advance more women in construction? Jennifer Wilkerson, VP of Innovations & Advancements at NCCER, joins us to unpack the In Her Own Words research and its game-changing impact on the industry. We discuss key findings, workplace improvements, and why job sites with women perform better. Plus, we dive into the ROI of training, the return of trade education, and the rise of the Tool Belt Generation. 1:45 Introduction and Host Check-In 2:58 Client success story 5:24 Welcoming Jennifer Wilkerson 6:20 What is NCCER? National Center for Construction Education and Research. 7:36 NCCER’s Misson Statement 10:19 The "In Her Own Words" Research: Methodology and Key Findings 11:54 Unique Traits Women Bring to the Construction Workplace 14:50 The Importance of Transformational Leadership in Construction 16:00 The Impact of Limited Female Leadership on Women in Construction 19:07 Accommodating Working Mothers in Construction 22:58 Flexible Scheduling and Creative Accommodations 25:35 Unintentional Bias 29:58 Actions speak louder than words in the workplace 32:47 The Return on Investment (ROI) of Construction Training 34:36 Investing in Your Workforce: A Key to Company Success 40:14 Learning more about Jennifer Wilkerson and NCCER Salary Database: https://www.salarytransparentstreet.com/salary-database Salady Job Board: https://www.salarytransparentstreet.com Thank You to Our Sponsors: Well Built Construction Consulting https://www.wellbuiltconsulting.com/ Steel Toe Communications (Digital Marketing for Contractors) https://www.steeltoecommunications.com/ Katz Abosch (Tax, Audits and Accounting) https://www.katzabosch.com/ Lawrence Law (Legal Challenges for Contractors) https://lawrencelawllc.com/ Sandy Spring Bank https://www.sandyspringbank.com/ Genesis AEC (Full Service Architecture, Engineering, Construction in Life Sciences) https://www.genesisaec.com/ Marsh McLennan Agency https://www.marshmma.com/?utm_source=... Construction Links Network: https://constructionlinks.ca/ For additional episodes and information visit https://www.themorninghuddleconstructionshow.com/about Subscribe to our weekly e-newsletter for the latest updates. https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/s…