Back in the 1980s, the average hiring process took under a month. For many in the construction industry, it was even shorter – merely two weeks. Nowadays, however, things are quite different. From executive searches to contract specialty workers, the hiring process has nearly doubled. Some take all the way up to four months. At… Read More »
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4 Best Practices for Pre-Employment Screening Target
You spend months hiring for an opening before you finally find the right one. Only you quickly discover, just a few short months in, that the worker wasn’t the right fit at all. Now, you find yourself having to spend precious time and money to start the job search process all over again. Has this… Read More »
Our March Contractor of the Month is Scott Swann
Since Scott Swann began working with CCS Construction Staffing 5 months ago, he has proven that he is a model employee. Employers’ reviews have stressed Swann on efficiency and praised him for his leadership. He is honest, hard-working, smart, and consistently goes above and beyond the call of duty on every project. Swann is a… Read More »
Our March Employee of the Month is Steven Lewis
Steven Lewis is our Inside Sale Manager. He joined our team five months ago and has an essential role in the everyday operations at CCS Construction Staffing. He manages our inside sales efforts, developing and implementing remote sales strategy, performing market research, and providing logistical support to our outside account executives. In addition to being… Read More »
Doing Business in Several States? Watch Out for Gaps in Insurance
Nothing is written in stone, especially when it comes to the way states interpret liability insurance. Does your construction business operate in several states? Are you thinking of expanding beyond your borders? Understanding the different interpretations of business insurance can help you lower the risk of being covered in one state, but held responsible in… Read More »
5 Ways to Handle Layoffs
Terminating a position or letting an employee go is a task that few enjoy, be it the employee or the manager. Sometimes a worker is let go without controversy, but mass layoffs tend to be complex situations. When the dust settles, managers often ask themselves, “How could I have done that better?” Don’t wait until… Read More »
Attract Better Candidates by Changing Company Culture
You don’t have to run a Fortune 500 construction company to enhance your workforce culture, especially if you’re looking to attract new employees. While stress relieving gadgets, complimentary lunches and skills training can impact morale, there are also other ways to turn on your company’s “awesome switch.” Not only will your current crew appreciate the… Read More »
Budgeting Tips for Contractors
With construction projects on the rise for 2015, contractors could see a surge in opportunities. However, as many of these experienced workers know, the high can only last so long. During the time when demand is low and costs are high, construction industry contractors can feel blown away. Work is not always guaranteed, and contractors… Read More »
Our February Employee of the Month is Julia Knudsen
Julia Knudsen is our New Hire Coordinator. She joined our team six month ago and has an essential role in the everyday operations at CCS Construction Staffing. She manages new hires accounts, encourages employees to complete paperwork and helps with payroll issues. She is the go to person for all inquiries for all our employees.… Read More »
Construction Industry Outlook in 2015
For the past several years, the outlook on construction starts has been a mixed bag at best. Some projects, like hotels and office buildings, have risen, while others, such as residential buildings, have plateaued or even fallen. However, 2015 looks to be the year almost all construction projects will really soar. In fact, according to… Read More »