Posted on Monday, December 16, 2024
Categories:
Hiring Home Improvement
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Construction Industry
As the United States navigates through a dynamic economic landscape, one sector stands at a critical juncture: the construction industry. With a significant portion of the workforce approaching retirement, there's an urgent call for young individuals to step into the realm of skilled trades. Here’s why this move could be pivotal for both the youth and the nation's infrastructure.The...
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Tagged:contractor, local economy, small business, hiring, personnel, employment, tradesmen, jobs
Posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Categories:
Human Resources
Happy. Angry. Joy. Trust. Fear. Surprise. Jealous. Anxiety. Love. Sad. As human beings, we were created with emotions. Being able to recognize and positively demonstrate control of your emotions in five core areas is what is deemed “emotional intelligence” and can give you a competitive advantage at work, home, or any instance where your emotions are involved.
Understanding what...
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Tagged:hiring, personnel, employment, HR Building, emotional intelligence
Posted on Friday, March 22, 2019
Categories:
Human Resources
You’ve seen the reports of all-time record low unemployment. As an organization having a proactive retention program in place before you receive a resignation notice is a key. In today’s job market, the employee, especially those in high demand, technical, or specialized skill, control the wheel. As an employer, you have the creativity to offer an attractive cultural career path as...
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Tagged:hiring, personnel, employment, HR Building, jobs, employee retention
Posted on Thursday, January 24, 2019
Categories:
Human Resources
We love to measure all sorts of things. How long it took to
complete a task. How accurate or efficient was the task completed? The return
on investment (ROI) for either our time or finances. The concept of recording
stats and corresponding evaluation has been in existence for decades. (longest
NFL pass, tallest person, gross sales of the original iPhone). The Guinness
Book of World Records...
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Tagged:hiring, personnel, employment, HR Building, employee recognition
Posted on Friday, September 14, 2018
Categories:
Human Resources
Whether you are new to the field, promoted within the company or a seasoned professional within your industry, chances are you’ve probably asked or been asked dozens of questions. We’ve recently hired several new employees and typically questions will arise during the onboarding and training phase. I'd like to challenge you to continue asking questions throughout your career. When...
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Tagged:hiring, personnel, employment, HR Building, jobs
Posted on Monday, August 6, 2018
Categories:
Hiring Home Improvement
Your home is
your most important financial investment. When it’s time to perform repairs,
add on, or remodel; you deserve to know that the people and businesses doing
the work can be trusted. There is perhaps little else that can throw a wrench
into your life’s progress, completely disrupt your home and family, and decimate
your finances like home improvement fraud. The good news...
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Tagged:contractor, home improvement, buy local, local economy, hiring, contracts
Posted on Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Categories:
Human Resources
Do you recognize and promote the true total value in your company benefits package?Apart from the traditional benefits we often think about is an implicit value in other perks and rewards that may be unique to your organization and its culture. What’s in your company’s total reward package should be more than a dollar figure. What can be said about your company culture and work...
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Tagged:hiring, personnel, employment, benefits, HR Building
Posted on Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Categories:
Human Resources
No one likes rejection or the silent treatment.Candidates, like employers, invest time and energy into developing a resume, completing pre-employment assessments/applications, researching your company and attending one or more interviews with the expectation of receiving the job offer. Many times, there is only one position available and many applicants to consider. For some positions and large...
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Tagged:technology, hiring, personnel, employment, HR Building
Posted on Monday, May 21, 2018
Categories:
Human Resources
How can a small or medium sized business compete for talent in today’s technology driven culture and stand out as a progressive, forward thinking employer? Texting applicants is a clever method on the rise. Not only can you improve communication responsiveness among applicants who may not be readily assessible to email, but you’ll stand out among competitors.Texting has become a...
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Tagged:small business, technology, hiring, personnel, employment, HR Building