RCS Influencers
The Term ‘Diversity’ is Often Misunderstood
RCS Influencer Heidi Ellsworth says that diversity comes from finding the right person for the right job, regardless of race, gender or age. I am a huge advocate of diversity but sometimes I think that the term is misunderstood. When I talk about diversity in business, I feel it means ...
Women in Construction at METALCON 2018
National Women in Roofing Present in Panel Discussion. METALCON 2018, the metal construction industry’s largest international event for metal construction products, technologies and solutions, is featuring a panel presentation by expert women roofing professionals on Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 4:00 p.m., at the Charlotte Convention Center. Presenting “Building a Strong and Sustainable ...
Embracing Diversity Starts From The Top
RCS Influencer Sarah Weiss says that you can look at any company’s top leadership team and see how much the company embraces diversity. It’s easy to be diverse on the frontline but how much does a company want diversity of thought in how a company is led? Look at the board ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Roofing Influencer Charles Antis Discusses Diversity in the Workplace
Diversity and inclusion is a recipe for finding out where the hearts and minds of your people are because when you create a diverse environment, people communicate and learn things that were otherwise counterintuitive to you. Charles writes: "This month's question on Roofer's Coffee Shop is how do you create a ...
Three Steps to Creating and Supporting a Diverse Workplace Environment
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says that companies need to have a commitment to diversity, non-discrimination, and non-harassment in their workplace. In light of the current labor shortage in the industry and the national conversation sparked by the #Metoo movement regarding sexual harassment in the workplace, never before has the ...
Diversity is What Brings Big Ideas to the Table
RCS Influencer Jennifer Stone says that a company that does not bring everyone to the table from all walks of life is a company that is going to struggle to be embraced in the future. This month’s topic on diversity is of course near and dear to my heart. As a ...
Diversity Can be a Challenge but it’s Important to Keep Trying and Have a Positive Attitude
On the Diversity topic RCS Influencer Jon Stantz says that we need to be open to anyone who wants to work in the roofing trade. We certainly have a more diverse customer base than we did thirty years ago but not so much our workforce. Recruiting anyone into the trade is ...
Creating Diversity Means Engaging with and Educating Local and Regional Demographics
RCS Influencer Rudy Gutierrez says that underrepresented groups are the future of the roofing industry. In today’s business environment adopting a diversity strategy is very import to the future of an organization. Organizations must take the time to understand their local and regional changing demographics, all with diverse cultures. There is a ...
Implement Technology to Give Your Customers a Better Experience with Your Company
RCS Influencer Mark Holencik details how he implemented new technologies throughout the years to help his business, but more importantly to help his customers. I have always looked at the newest products whether it was materials or technology. Most will always tell you how you are wasting your time and money ...
Cell Phones on the Job - What’s your policy?
Are cell phones friend or foe? They are a valuable tool on the job, but then there is the personal abuse aspect. RCS Influencer Jon Stantz says it's a two-edged sword. It's a tough question. Obviously, anytime you are on the phone you’re not physically working. On our projects, six ...
