Posts Tagged: construction employment agencies

Swamped with Paperwork? Let a Staffing Firm Do the Dirty Work for You

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Feeling overwhelmed with your workload? As a leader, one of your primary responsibilities is to delegate work. You may feel uneasy assigning tasks to others, but a strong boss knows when to let someone else step in. You’d much rather be on the site with your crew or reviewing the blueprints for an upcoming project… Read More »

To Excel as a Leader, You Must Start with Leading Yourself

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Sometimes it can feel insurmountable to get your team organized and on the same page, and it can be easy to blame others. Your team can’t succeed without proper leadership. Step up and be self-aware of the barriers you may be creating between you and your staff. It’s time for you to take the reins… Read More »

Keeping Cool on the Site in the Summer Heat

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When you’re on site, staying safe is just as important as finishing a project. Productivity depends on staff being smart and responsible. Summer construction sites can heat up, and it’s vital to stay cool and conscious. Here’s the top five ways to stay cool during a job in the summer. Stay Hydrated It’s essential to… Read More »

Top 3 Advertising Tips for Your Construction Business

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The construction industry is a competitive marketplace. With so many companies vying for residential and commercial contracts, your firm must finds ways of standing out and attracting more customers. One way of doing this is with advertisements. While print, radio or television ads are still viable options, online advertising offers a more cost-effective way of… Read More »

How to Get Fired From Your Temporary Construction Job

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As a construction temp, you have already showed your competency – a recruiter placed you, after all. But if you want to maintain that relationship or secure a permanent career, you have to stay on top. From your first day, your coworkers will be forming opinions about your talent, ability and work ethic … everything… Read More »

How to Improve Relationships Between Temporary and Permanent Workers for a More Productive Workplace

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You just won an incredible construction bid, but as you look out over your crew, you aren’t sure they can handle the load. If you’re facing this, or a similar scenario, it might be time to pull in a few high-quality temporary workers. Sometimes temp employees, especially on a construction site, can make your permanent… Read More »

Tips to Alleviate Stress on the Job

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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 More »

Should You Have a Resume for a Job in the Construction Industry?

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Whether you’re a job site manager, superintendent, a skilled laborer, a specialized tradesman, an entry-level employee, or any other construction site worker, you need to show off your skills when applying for a job opening. While you may fill out an application either way, your resume is the place to showcase your professional experience and… Read More »

Are You Hiring Good Personalities?

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What kind of personality is the best fit for construction? When you look at the diversity of a typical job site, it’s hard – at first – to see a common thread. However, this type of work attracts a certain type of individual – regardless of race, religion or gender. That’s why it’s important to… Read More »

How to Respectfully Let an Employee Go

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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 »