With only 9% of the construction industry made up of women, National Women in Roofing is exploring ways to increase the diversity of the roofing industry's workforce.
Understanding the current immigration climate can help roofers navigate the U.S. immigration system in a way that could potentially become a competitive advantage as opposed to a disadvantage.
Embracing diverse backgrounds in the workplace has never been more important given the unrelenting skilled labor shortage plaguing the roofing industry.
As a youngster growing up in New York City — long before the glitz and glamour associated with professional sports; long before thousands cheered and adored him night in and night out; long before he put his own personal stamp on NBA history — Julius Erving used to look for a quiet spot where he could clear his head and think.