Posts Categorized: Project Management Best Practices
Getting Past the Resume to Better Understand a Candidate
Finding the right person for a job is a complex process. In addition to selecting a candidate with the skills needed to properly function in the role, you must also choose someone who seamlessly blends into the company culture. Consequently, a multi-faceted process is often required to effectively screen candidates. A resume is an incredibly Read more »
Onboarding New Hires Enables Success!
Until recently, many companies limited their onboarding activities to the first few hours of new hire orientation. A new employee might have spent their first hour or two getting introduced around the office before spending the better part of the day filling out a pile of paperwork out at their desk and reviewing an employee handbook. Read more »
Preparing for Summer Productivity Increases | Are You Ready for Seasonal Demand?
For many people, summer is the most relaxing time of the year. However, as a construction professional, this can be your busiest season. With the bright sunshine and warmer weather – providing ideal conditions to build – schedules fill up fast. Summer is right around the corner, ensure your business is prepared to handle the influx of Read more »
3 Mindsets of Successful Leaders
Every business needs talented leaders to guide their teams to success, but it takes very special people to hold these positions. Simply having a management role does not make a person a leader. Managers maintain order and ensure employees meet deadlines while leaders innovate and inspire their teams to achieve greatness. Whether you personally aspire to Read more »
The Top HR Resources from 2015
Can you believe this is the last week of 2015? We hope you are having a wonderful holiday season and are excited about what’s to come in the new year. Everyone here at RealStreet is looking forward to what 2016 will bring! RealStreet works hard to stay on top of all the latest hiring trends and practices Read more »
How Can You Become A Better Boss By This Time Next Year?
The end of the year is a time to be thankful for things that are going well in life. It’s also a time when many people make resolutions of self improvement. In work environments, many use it as an opportunity to reflect on past performance and to consider goals for the next 12 months. Managers Read more »
Is it Time to Grow Your Company?
Expanding your company is an enormous step — one that can be extremely nerve racking! With all of the variables and uncertainties involved with such an endeavor, it’s impossible to know whether it will be a success. Minimize risk by thinking strategically, as lasting success does not happen overnight. Begin the process by recognizing the need Read more »
4 Team Building Exercises Your Staff Will Enjoy!
Unfortunately, team building activities don’t always have the best reputation. In fact, some employees do their best to avoid them. Be prepared for a little push-back when you announce that your group will soon be engaging in one. However, with a little creative thinking, you can turn this negative impression around. When properly executed, team building exercises Read more »
Creating an Employee Manual to Minimize HR Nightmares
Running a business is certainly rewarding, but it can be unpredictable at times. While you can’t see the future, you can safeguard your company against many HR nightmares by creating an employee manual. This compilation of company policies serves as an invaluable point of reference. In fact, it can even protect your organization from lawsuits. Read more »
Are Your Weekly Meetings Wasting Everyone’s Time?
Staff meetings are supposed to be a time for your team to regroup and plan for the week ahead. However, these well-intended gatherings can easily turn into a colossal waste of time due to poor planning. It is beyond frustrating to leave a meeting feeling like nothing has been accomplished. If your weekly meetings are starting Read more »