Construction employers continue to explore new approaches to workforce development as labor shortages, diverse jobsite teams, and safety requirements increase the need for effective communication. Old Dominion Group has expanded its employee development efforts through a language education program aimed at strengthening communication across its workforce and supporting safer project delivery. (olddominion.group)
Old Dominion Group introduced Old Dominion Group University in 2024 as part of a broader effort to improve communication among employees working in different roles and language groups. The program offers instruction in conversational English and Spanish, helping workers build language skills that can improve collaboration with coworkers, supervisors, and project stakeholders. (olddominion.group)
According to Old Dominion Group, the initiative was created to reduce communication barriers that can affect day-to-day operations and jobsite safety. The company noted that stronger communication can help employees better understand instructions, ask questions, and coordinate work activities more effectively. (olddominion.group)
The program was developed in collaboration with the Adult Education department of Chesterfield County Public Schools, which worked with Old Dominion Group to create coursework tailored to employee needs. In addition to language instruction, participants receive training in digital literacy and financial literacy. (olddominion.group)
Old Dominion Group reported that the program has attracted employees from multiple departments and experience levels, including field personnel, managers, and supervisors seeking to improve workplace communication and professional development skills. (olddominion.group)
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Workforce communication has become an increasingly important focus across the construction industry as contractors manage multilingual workforces and complex project environments. Clear communication is widely recognized as a key factor in maintaining safety standards, improving coordination, and reducing the potential for misunderstandings on active jobsites. (olddominion.group)
For construction owners and contractors, workforce communication programs represent another tool for improving operational performance and jobsite safety. Old Dominion Group's investment in language education demonstrates how contractors are incorporating workforce training initiatives that support employee development while helping teams communicate more effectively in the field. (olddominion.group)
Source: Old Dominion Group
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