Career Advice
8 Important Softskills for Plumbers
Collaborating effectively out in the field doesn’t come easily to every plumber. To stand out in this industry, it’s not just about wrenches and labor – you need to show a different side of your professionalism. Soft skills are the “people” skills that successful experts employ to show prowess, as opposed to hard skills like…
Read More10 Ways to Improve Worksite Safety for Your Employees
The hazards of a construction site can be numerous, especially if you’re not being careful. Employers should be implementing a number of different precautions, but it can be tough to know where to begin. To best protect your employees, here are CCS Construction Staffing’s top ten ways to improve safety on the worksite. 1. Establish…
Read MoreHow to Conduct Effective Performance Reviews for Your Crew
Construction projects don’t allow for a ton of time to reflect and revisit your team’s operations. It’s often a matter of tying up loose ends and immediately moving on to the next project. However, all employees value feedback, and you are likely required to review performance annually if not more frequently. Here are our top…
Read More5 Reasons to Offer On-the-Job Training for Construction Workers
Managing hands-on workers isn’t like overseeing cubicle workers. The demands of construction work leave little time for paperwork and pencil-pushing. But as a leader, you have an obligation to your team to make time for the opportunities they seek. Here are the most important benefits of offering on-the-job training to improve the skills of your…
Read MoreHow to Keep You Construction Workers Safe & Healthy During COVID-19
Construction work is so crucial, and it doesn’t stop due to COVID-19. Here are the top things employers must do to ensure their construction workers keep themselves and their peers safe during the COVID pandemic. Prepare Before Each Shift Screening incoming employees with temperature checks and even COVID-19 testing before entry can make management and…
Read More10 Tips to Further Your Construction Career
Starting out in construction but looking for the long haul? Here are the top ten things that construction workers can do to develop and further your career. 1. Be In It For The Long Haul Commitment is a sign of a strong construction staffer. Hiring managers see a lot of flakes and slackers, so to…
Read MoreBenefits of Partnering with a Staffing Firm During Times of Uncertainty
Employers are always looking to maximize efficiency. So why does the hiring process always take so long? Creating the perfect posting, sifting through resumes, and onboarding? Difficult to manage under normal circumstances, much less a global pandemic. Refer some of the work to professionals — here’s why: Fill Staffing Gaps If you’re in a race…
Read More5 Essential Tips for New Construction Workers
New to the crew? Getting up to speed in your first construction gig can be overwhelming, and it’s often a completely different experience from other jobs. You need to be vigilant and cautious while focusing on each task at hand. Duties can change from day to day. Needless to say, construction is never boring. Here…
Read MoreHow to Measure the Productivity of Your Employees
Micromanaging is not the way to lead and encourage your team. However, you still want to monitor productivity. Great leaders strike a delicate balance of oversight and independence. Here’s how you can keep your team in check while empowering them to succeed. Measure By Task The first trap of measuring productivity is assuming you should…
Read More15 Apps that Will Improve Your Productivity at Work
Are you a job seeker focused on how to be more efficient? It’s a coveted trait for hiring managers, so if you’re looking for tools that can help you hone your ambition to impress an employer, here are 15 apps that can help employees improve their productivity on the job. Genius Scan If you work…
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