REDUCE RISK, STRENGTHEN TEAMS, AND EQUIP LEADERS TO ADDRESS THE MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES IMPACTING TODAY'S JOBSITES
You're invited to join us for Beyond the Hard Hat on Tuesday, November 17 at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, 9am to 4:30pm.
Construction leaders are facing unprecedented challenges related to workforce shortages, burnout, retention, loneliness, substance misuse, and employee well-being, all of which directly impact culture, productivity, safety, and financial performance.
You already know the challenges. This event is focused on solutions. Beyond the Hard Hat brings together construction executives, industry experts, educators, and practitioners to provide actionable strategies that strengthen people, culture, and business performance. You'll leave with practical ideas you can implement immediately, meaningful industry connections, and a clearer understanding of both the human and financial impact of investing in your workforce. If you won't be there, who from your organization should be?
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$100.00 Ticket - 100% of ticket proceeds go to wellness and prevention initiatives in the construction industry.
Featured Sessions
Leadership That Drives Change
Matt Hollensworth, Austin Industries | Matthew Vereecke, Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation
A discussion on leadership, suicide prevention, chaplaincy, employee care, and building cultures where people feel connected, supported, and valued.
70% of Your Workforce: What Leaders Need to Know About Managing Bilingual Crews
Eli Embleton, Zachry Construction | Monique Lewis, Next 2 Native
Language barriers can create real safety risks on construction sites. Through an immersive experience and practical jobsite strategies, attendees will learn how to improve communication, verify understanding, and reduce language-related risk across bilingual crews.
Working Lunch: Vulnerable Conversations
Malynda Dickinson, MYCON General Contractors | Brittany Hale and the Muckleroy & Falls Team | Megan Gandy and Michael Smith, TCS Mechanical
Construction leaders share personal and organizational experiences involving grief, loss, recovery, resilience, and mental health.
Rewiring Resilience: The Neuroscience of Stress, Recovery & Performance
Dorsey Standish, Mastermind | Dr. Annie Ginty, Baylor University
Explore the science behind stress, burnout, resilience, focus, and performance, along with practical tools leaders can apply immediately.
When an Employee Says, "I Need Help": From Policy to Practice
Craig Truitt and Jack Bruce, IMA Financial Group | Daniel and Renee Mercado, Resource EC
A practical discussion on dealing with the tough stuff: addiction, mental health challenges, treatment, return-to-work considerations, employee benefits, and onsite support strategies.
The Workforce Win-Win: Creating Employment Opportunities for Those in Need While Solving Construction's Labor Shortages
P. Michael Linzmaier, Construction Education Foundation | Marsha Williamson and Tim Grigsby, Dallas 24 Hour Club | Eli Pagel and David Schuermann, B&H Boring
Learn how innovative partnerships are creating workforce pathways for individuals in recovery and reentry while helping contractors solve labor shortages and reduce turnover.
A Better Way to Build People: Mental Health, Leadership & Retention
Keyan Zandy and Shelby McEntire, Skiles Group
Discover how Lean leadership, people-first practices, and mental wellness initiatives can improve retention, engagement, and organizational performance.
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