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How to Respectfully Let an Employee Go

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Construction Staffing

Layoffs are uncomfortable for everyone involved, not just the individual employee being let go. If your construction company has decided to lay off employees or terminate one specific worker, there are steps you can take to be respectful to the worker, as well as keep morale up, especially on a busy or stressful job site.… Read More »

Can I Get a Construction Job Without Experience?

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Construction Staffing

It’s not uncommon for a job site to have varying levels of experience. Some workers have been in the industry for decades, while others are just starting out. Each job you have performed in the past will have similarities and differences, even if the industries are completely different. Regardless, the construction industry is experiencing an… Read More »

Best Ways to Eliminate Payroll Headaches

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Construction Staffing

The surge in growth for the construction industry has brought with it many incredible successes, as well as unpredictable challenges. Staffing is one that falls into both categories. The job growth has made room for more skilled laborers and talented craftsmen to contribute to the team, but along with this comes many headaches due to… Read More »

Reasons Why Your Good Workers are Leaving

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Construction Staffing

When you start a new construction project, your reputation is on the line. You don’t start looking to hire mediocre employees; you want the best. However, in the middle of an important building project, losing a good worker can be a serious challenge, a roadblock to completing the job on time. Losing good employees will… Read More »

Is it Time to Grow Your Small Construction Business?

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Construction Staffing

Do you have construction projects lined up for the rest of the year? Do you have loyal clients who contract your small construction firm over and over again? Are your profits higher than ever, and your turnover the lowest it’s been in years? It might be time to consider growing your small construction business. Congratulations!… Read More »

Construction Project Manager: What You Need to Make a Great Salary

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Construction Executive

Construction project managers are some of the highest-paid professionals in the construction industry. Your ability to manage people and projects can serious impact the success of any construction company. That’s why good construction project managers are highly sought after; they bring in-depth knowledge of the construction industry, along with the ability to lead firmly and… Read More »

Documenting Injuries Under OSHA’s Temporary Worker Initiative (TWI)

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Construction Staffing

When a company hires a contract employee or temporary worker through a staffing firm, there is a situation of joint responsibility. Both the recruitment agency and the host business are considered joint employers. This can make for some complicated and cloudy procedures when it comes to documentation about injuries and illness on the job. Since… Read More »

Why Having Fun at Work is Good for Business

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CCS Construction Staffing

Happy employees are workers who produce. Period. We could actually end this blog now and the main idea would still be lodged firmly in your mind – if you want an increase in business, you’ve got to focus on job satisfaction. Having fun at work is one of the leading ways to improve morale, increase… Read More »

3 Annoying Co-Workers and Tips to Tolerate Them

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Construction Staffing

Whether it’s the HVAC tech who incessantly talks about family drama or the equipment operator who steals food from the company fridge, we’ve all dealt with co-workers who drive us up the wall. Of course, colleagues who drive you crazy also pose a problem: How do you deal with them without becoming a total jerk… Read More »