Safety
Slips, Trips and Falls
Safety tips: Keep the floor clear. Remember to keep hoses and electrical cords out of walkways. Keep the floor clean. Clean up grease, water and other liquids immediately. Install non-skid mats in walkways and handrails in stairways. Climbing and reaching high places will increase your chance of falling. Use appropriate gear for tasks in these…
Read MoreControlling Construction Costs 3/5: Avoid Delays
To help stay on budget, it is important to stay on schedule. There are many factors that could cause a project to veer off course, but there are ways to help avoid the possible delays. For the third part of our five ways to control construction costs, we’ll discuss how you can avoid delays. Tight…
Read MoreThe 6 Work Habits That Every Electrician Should Have
Your apprenticeship is wrapping up, and it takes more than a few classes to prepare yourself for your entry into the electrical industry. When setting yourself up for success as an electrician, these work habits can come in handy. Reliability To be early is to be on time, particularly for an electrician. Prepare in advance…
Read MoreFine-Tune Your Hiring Process to Find the Top Talent
Between no-show interviewees, poor fit, one paragraph resumes, and poor fit, your hiring process may have you tearing your hair out. Whether you’re short-staffed due to turnover or you’re looking for a highly qualified pro to fill one specific niche, it’s important to focus on finding the best applicants possible. Revisit Your Requirements Sometimes your…
Read MoreAre You Ruining Your Employment Opportunities with These Resume Mistakes?
Creating a resume should be the best reflection of you: on paper. You won’t get a chance to show off your personality until you snag an interview, so it’s important that you make a great impression. Avoid ruining any future job opportunities by being mindful of these common resume mistakes. Too Long One of the…
Read MoreWhy Wear Hard Hats?
Why wear hard hats? The brain is the control center of the body. If it is damaged in any way, the entire body will be at risk. Normally the skull protects the brain from injury, but when falling or flying objects are a hazard, additional protection must be worn. Sometimes workers are reluctant to wear…
Read MoreControlling Construction Costs 2/5: Expert Estimation
For the next installment of our blog series on controlling construction costs, we’re talking expert estimation. Outside of your workers and keeping them safe, the most important thing to pay attention to during a construction project is the capital. Managing your money is critical to An accurate and educated cost assessment before a project begins…
Read MoreThriving in a Multi-Generational Workplace: How Can You Get Along with Everyone?
In the workforce, it is inevitable that you will be working with a variety of people who are different ages. From 18-year-olds in Generation Z to Baby Boomers, there can be a huge divide in communication, expectations, and styles of efficiency. People of every age can provide value in different ways, so it’s important that…
Read MoreCCS Construction Staffing Wins ClearlyRated’s 2020 Best Of Staffing Client Diamond Award For Service Excellence
Diamond Award winners have won the Best of Staffing Award for at least 5 years in a row, consistently earning industry-leading satisfaction scores from their clients. Charlotte, NC- February 14, 2020 – CCS Construction Staffing, wins for a sixth consecutive year! CCS Construction Staffing a leading staffing agency announced today that they have won Best of Staffing Client…
Read MoreSafe Behaviors: Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention
Slips, trips, and falls are a common type of accident in general industry. While management has a responsibility to make workplaces as safe as possible, employees also have a responsibility to report any hazards they find and to follow safe work practices to minimize risk. Follow the slip, trip, and fall prevention plan. Complete all…
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