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The values required by construction, results of Barrett Values Centre data

Video discussing values in construction , and what values are needed in construction work.

Three key values are required in construction

In this video Jay Blithe from the Barrett Values Centre will be discussing data about the values held by people who work in construction all around the world. A copy of this data can be found in this report.

Values-driven organisations have high levels of employee engagement; they generate higher earnings; they are more profitable, more customer focused, and more productive—they have high retention rates and low absenteeism. They also generate more customer loyalty and more societal goodwill. The purpose of this paper is to explain why this is true, and to give some indications as to what is necessary to create a values-driven organisation.

Comment below on whether you agree or disagree with the findings discussed in the video.

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