Safety
Tips to Alleviate Stress on the Job
Working under stressful conditions can take a serious emotional and physical toll, especially in the construction industry. There is an amount of stress that you can expect, like cutting projects close to the deadline or working on a crew that’s a man or two too short. However, other preventable, yet more serious situations, like hazardous…
Read MoreHead Protection
There are some practical reasons for wearing a hard hat. They help keep your head cooler in summer; dry during rain; and helps shield your ears from noise. But the main reason to wear a hard hat is that it protects the control center part of your body—your head. What a Hard Hat Does •…
Read MoreGetting Buried in Administrative Paperwork? Call a Staffing Agency
With the construction industry on the rise, many companies out there who have been struggling are finally landing the clients they want and need. While this is great for your business, it can make workforce decisions more challenging for companies, especially small construction firms who prefer to hire based on projects. Enter in the staffing…
Read MorePersonal Protective Equipment – Eye Protection
Think of some excuse you have used (or heard others use) for not wearing your eye protection: they are not comfortable; they are dirty; they fogged up, you were going to be doing a hazardous task for just a few seconds and did not want to stop and put them on . . . While…
Read MoreFour Ways to Get Your Supervisor to Trust You
Did you recently begin a new job and want to start off on the right foot? One way to make sure the transition is smooth for you, your coworkers and your new managers is to work to gain their trust. Perhaps you’re not starting a new job at all, but need to recover from a…
Read MoreHow to Protect Your Company from the Construction Industry Labor Shortage
Labor issues in the construction industry can be complex and pervasive. The cost of high turnover is especially jagged when it comes at a crucial time in the project’s duration. On the other hand, a shortage of skilled workers can prevent a project from even staring. When employees leave – either because you fired them…
Read MoreTop 4 Things That Must Be On Your Electrician Resume
Every job site supervisor or project manager knows that it only takes on individual employee to alter the overall function and workflow on any construction project. That’s why it’s important to make sure you show the hiring team that you are the best fit for the job, and that starts with the resume. Since electricians…
Read MoreWhy You Must Be On Time For Work Every Day
You rarely get a second chance to make a good impression. Job site managers and construction foremen judge you from the moment you pick up a drill or a ladder. And they aren’t the only ones. Your co-workers will make their own decisions about the quality of your work the first time they work along…
Read MoreConstruction Management: What You Need To Do To Get Promoted
One major contributor to employee burnout is boredom. When you aren’t being challenged in your job, your job satisfaction and motivation can plummet. When you lack stimulation or meaning in your job, it could be a sign that you are ready for something more, a sign that it is time for you to move up…
Read MoreYour Business’ New Year’s Resolution: Work with a Staffing Firm to Fill Vacancies Fast
It’s likely your company saw many changes in 2015, and your workforce may be struggling to try and keep up. Your carpenters and brick layers aren’t the only ones with sinking morale. Your general laborers have been running night and day, trying to keep up with the new jobs. As you look at your payroll…
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