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 More »
Effective performance evaluation is one of the most valuable tools in a job site supervisor’s toolbox. When an employee performs poorly, you want to provide effective feedback right away to avoid this behavior turning into a habit. Plus, providing feedback can help you track project progress, individual job growth and a trajectory for your company’s… Read More »
How many hours a day do you spend on your phone? We don’t just mean talking on your phone, but also checking email, reading important documents and texting with clients and co-workers. If you’re lucky, you may also get a moment or two to read a news article or like a few photos on Facebook.… Read More »
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 »
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 »
Things look a lot different on a construction site now than they did 50 or 100 years ago. Back then, the construction industry was predominantly male driven. A construction job site today is a melting pot of different genders, ethnicities and cultures, all bringing unique skills, personalities, and perspective to the job site; how should… Read More »
Exit interviews can teach you at lot about your company; what you’re doing right and where you can improve. You’ll get insight into the strengths and weaknesses of managers and the organization and can better understand how to satisfy and retain employees. When conducting an Exit Interview, consider the following: Take care of any housekeeping… Read More »