Breaks Are Important – Just Make Sure They Are Productive
It could seem a little counterintuitive, but taking time away from work actually helps us work better. In fact, by not taking breaks, we open [...]
How to Manage Difficult People at Work
We have all encountered difficult people on the job. The construction industry attracts many individuals, many of whom may not always see eye to eye. [...]
Retain Your Star Employees with Stay Interviews
A couple of generations ago, it was not uncommon for people to spend their entire careers at just a couple of different companies. Today, employees [...]
Set Your Construction Company Up for Success with Strategic Onboarding
The construction industry is facing a talent shortage. When you finally find a great candidate who accepts your offer, you may feel like you can [...]
Are You Showing Enough Gratitude to Your Employees?
A simple “thank you” goes a long way, especially in the workplace environment, whether in the office or on the job site. Workplace recognition is [...]
The Effects of a Toxic Work Culture
When was the last time that you thought about your company's work culture? Is it a positive place to be? A construction company where employees [...]
The Different Elements of the Background Check: When to Conduct and What to Look For
Nowadays, background checks are really easy to do, and several online services can complete them quickly and relatively inexpensively. This is a good final step [...]
Why Company Culture Should Play into Your Hiring Strategy
There is an unspoken checklist that every hiring manager knows. You are looking for someone that brings a good education, relevant work experience, and the [...]
Does Your Construction Company Embrace Diversity?
Workplace diversity can come in many different forms – from colleagues of different ages, races, and genders, from different religious, cultural, or socioeconomic backgrounds. There [...]
How to Write a Job Description That Leads to the Best Candidates
One of the very first things you do when you have an open position is writing a job description. Many recruiters will rush through this [...]