Learn How to Turn Your Top Employees into Leaders

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  Fostering leadership is healthy and important for any company. When this is a priority, it boosts morale, improves employee retention, and can increase overall company productivity.   Instead of only promoting employees based on skills or a set of prescribed metrics for success to determine leadership opportunities, managers should also dive deeper into their employee’s passions… Read more »

3 Hiring Tactics to Help You Navigate Uncertain Times

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  Since March of 2020, a lot has changed in the job market and economy. While most of the country is wrestling with uncertain times, hiring managers must stay focused. Some industries cut their staff while others increased their workforce to keep up with new demands. Over the last several months, the job market shifts… Read more »

Asking These 3 Questions Can Help Keep Your Employees Happy

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  Employee turnover has become more common in the last few years. Employees no longer expect to stay at a company for an entire career. In fact, many employees like to move around. As a manager, thinking about employee turnover can be a real headache. Dealing with it is time-consuming and expensive. It can also… Read more »

Moving Up – How to Become a Construction Manager

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  Whether you are just beginning your career in the construction industry or working in it for a while, you may already be wondering how you can become a construction manager. What is a Construction Manager? In the field, construction managers plan, direct, or coordinate activities pertaining to the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities,… Read more »

Learn Why the Cost of a Bad Hire is More Than You Think

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  A bad hire can be one of the most expensive mistakes a business can make. Whether the company realizes they hired the wrong candidate right away or later on in the employment period, the costs incurred are staggering. From poor work performance to tarnished reputations, a bad hire can damage a company’s productivity and… Read more »

Important Social Distance Tips for Construction Workers

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  The construction industry is unlike many other businesses, yet managers are still encouraged to implement new work rules that comply with health guidelines pertaining to COVID-19. Social distancing is one of the most popular guidelines being propagated, but how does that look on a job site? Ideas to Help Your Construction Workers Practice Social… Read more »

3 Tips for Building a Relationship with Your Temporary Employees

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  The use of temporary workers is surging in industries across the country. There are a variety of reasons why temporary employees may be right for your business. To make the most of your temporary hires, you need to build a strong manager-worker relationship. Solid Advice For Building Relationships with Your Temporary Workers While you… Read more »

3 Ways to Keep Employees Motivated in Difficult Times

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  The uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic can be crippling for many people, including your employees. Since there is little that even a manager can control in local and national restrictions, it’s important to do what you can to help your employees stay motivated. One of the best ways to motivate your employees during difficult… Read more »

3 Ways to Keep Construction Employees Safe in the Heat

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  Job site safety is important each day, but summer months bring about seasonal safety concerns that you need to be aware of to keep your workers healthy and productive. Extreme heat is the cause of thousands of workplace deaths each year, and workers must be aware of the temperature change to stay safe and… Read more »

Check Out These 5 Tips for Working Your First Warehouse Job

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Are you starting a new job in a warehouse? Congratulations! Most new hires will feel a sense of relief as they accept their new job, but are you confident? A few tips to help your new job start off smoothly is always a good idea. 5 Tips to Be Successful at Your First Warehouse Job… Read more »