12 | FORWARD JANESVILLE CCI is a leading general contracting firm headquartered in Beloit, Wisconsin. With a rich history spanning more than four decades, CCI has successfully delivered a multitude of construction projects. Whether it’s building new community assets, preserving cherished landmarks or renovating outdated buildings, CCI’s comprehensive range of services and expertise across a broad range of sectors ensure each client a successful outcome. CCI’s commitment to associate well-being is engrained in their company culture. CCI Cares - Valued Associates is the company’s associate well-being program that’s based on four pillars: ● Workforce Development ● Wellness ● Chaplaincy ● Dream Builders Workforce Development and Wellness are impactful ways to help associates become the best versions of themselves. Through CCI’s Workforce Development Program, associates have access to professional growth and work-related training opportunities. They also have the chance to be mentored by other CCI associates, helping to develop strong workplace bonds that build trust, engagement and business outcomes. Kimberlee Thomas, also known as Coach Kim, is CCI’s Wellness Coordinator & Dream Coach. She noted the benefits of having associates mentor each other, “The associates feel more connected to each other and the work they are doing when they learn from another associate.” The Wellness Program empowers associates to make positive life choices that improve their overall health and well-being. This program has a broad definition of health that includes benefits like access to a financial planning advisor and YMCA membership discounts and fitness challenges. CCI’s Chaplaincy and Dream Builders programs take the wholeself approach to associate wellness further. The Chaplaincy program provides confidential spiritual support and guidance while the Dream Builders program is centered on helping associates identify and pursue goals that resonate with them on a deeper level. Some associates enroll in the Dream Builders program to take the next step in their professional development aspirations. Others work on personal goals, like achieving peace or developing a business plan for a passion project or retirement venture. CCI’s Dream Builders program was initiated by CEO Brad Austin and developed by the Dream Builders Committee. In Mr. Austin’s words, “we don’t want to be the company that just gives [our associates] a paycheck. We want to be the company that makes our associates' lives better so their work is fun and their lives are fulfilled.” Associates meet with Coach Kim one-on-one to identify their goals, develop self-confidence and find the motivation needed to embrace the journey in achieving their dreams through a series of structured meetings and planning sessions. CCI’s whole-self approach to associate well-being is also marked by an active wellness staff that visits associates at job sites. As a general contractor, worker safety is a key metric. Through onsite wellness visits, CCI ensures that associates in field positions are mentally centered before engaging in high-risk work. As Coach Kim remarked, “our wellness staff are not doctors or therapists. Rather, we’re caring co-workers there to check-in.” The company’s efforts are paying dividends. Engaged associates outperform peers. In 2023, CCI received two Gold Excellence in Construction Awards from the Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin’s Projects of Distinction for their work on The Wright & Wagner Lofts - Riverside Building and the Phoenix Industrial Spec Building. In 2021, CCI received a Safety Award of Excellence by the same organization for low rates of workplace safety incidents, their model safety program and an impressive past safety record. Additionally, CCI has low associate turnover rates among its office and field staff. Lower turnover rates contribute to a strong knowledge-base among associates and are good indicators of a healthy work culture, effective hiring policies and successful associate management.Supporting associate whole self wellbeing is a smart workforce retention, recruitment and performance strategy. Whole Self Professional & Personal Well-being at CCI By Claire Gray Competition for workforce is fierce. Companies that focus on supporting the whole employee through professional and personal growth opportunities have a more engaged workforce that outperforms peers. Corporate Contractors, Inc. (CCI) is one local employer embracing the ‘whole self’ perspective - and is reaping the benefits. We want to be the company that makes our associates' lives better so their work is fun and their lives are fulfilled. Coach Kim (left) in a Dream Session with an associate
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