by Jordan Bateman | Jan 3, 2024 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
Feels like only yesterday, I was downloading software patches so my computer wouldn’t blow up on January 1, 2000. Suddenly, in a blink of an eye, it’s January 2024! Time flies. That rapid passage of time isn’t just a feeling; it’s connected to our mental health....
by Jordan Bateman | Dec 27, 2023 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
’Tis the season for new year’s resolutions as we careen into 2024. Goal setting – especially after a period of self-reflection – is a helpful exercise, but for the sake of our mental health, we should keep a few principles in mind as we make our resolutions....
by Jordan Bateman | Dec 21, 2023 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
Every year, ICBA gives out Safety Merits Awards — a $1,500 bonus given to open shop construction professionals who have logged a full year of safe work. They are nominated by their supervisors, and selected by random draw. We have our third 2023 ICBA Safety Merits...
by Jordan Bateman | Dec 20, 2023 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
Every year, ICBA gives out Safety Merits Awards — a $1,500 bonus given to open shop construction professionals who have logged a full year of safe work. They are nominated by their supervisors, and selected by random draw. We have our second 2023 ICBA Safety Merits...
by Jordan Bateman | Dec 20, 2023 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
I wrote this two Christmases ago, but the message rings true today: On Christmas Eve, after we put the kids to bed and prepare for Santa’s arrival, my wife and I always watch It’s A Wonderful Life. The film is 75 years old but feels as relevant today as ever. Last...