Posts Categorized: Tips for the Workplace
How to Regroup and Refocus When Work Gets Overwhelming or Overly Stressful
A certain amount of work-related stress can be expected with any job. Sometimes it can be a motivator, while other times it can be overwhelming, hindering performance and becoming a burden on your life outside of work. Whether your job is usually hectic during particular times, or it is almost always stressful, it is important Read more »
Why Company Culture Is Important
Company culture is not just a trendy catchphrase. While in recent years the importance of it has come to the forefront, the need for a clearly defined culture is essential to ongoing business success. Why does it matter? Companies that neglect to establish and maintain a strong identity (through shared values, practices, and beliefs) face Read more »
How to Onboard New Employees Into Your Workforce
Hiring new employees is an exciting yet uncertain time. Whether you’re leasing a variety of construction management professionals or hiring a lead architect, adding the right talent to your team is an important aspect of business success. Furthermore, you do not want to invest time and energy sourcing the right candidates only to lose them soon Read more »
Four Ways to Stay Safe While Working on Construction Sites
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), an average of 6.5 million people work within the construction industry on approximately 252,000 job sites across the U.S. each day. While a career in construction can be extremely rewarding, it can be dangerous as well. After all, construction sites are inherently hazardous due to the nature of the Read more »
Reaching Your Breaking Point? Here’s How to Reduce Your Stress Levels… NOW!
Perpetually overworked? Take heed, you may be at risk of burnout. If stress at work has been keeping you at the office for long hours, affecting your mood and impacting your sleep, something has to give. Whether you have too much on your plate or you lack the tools or knowledge to get the job done, you Read more »
Tired of Saying Yes to Everything at Work? Here is How to Start Saying No
You give your all to your job each day, but you can only tackle so much at one time. If working overtime has become your standard because you avoid saying no at all costs, it is time for a change. It will take time, but learning to set boundaries and recognizing when to say no Read more »
Communication Breakdown: Are Your Employees Failing to Understand You?
Businesses are conglomerates of unique individuals. While your employees are all working towards the same overall company goals, they each come from different backgrounds, have varying strengths and experiences, and have their own ambitions, personalities and work-styles. Consequently, getting everyone on the same page — and staying there — can be a challenge. If it seems as though conversations Read more »
3 Reasons Why Temporary Employment is The Solution to Supplement Vacation Time
Peak vacation time has arrived, and your employees are eager to cash in their Paid Time Off (PTO). You want your team to be happy, but can be hard to keep the business running when multiple people plan to be out of the office at the same time. Thankfully, there is an easy solution that Read more »
Clear Signs You’re in a Dead-End Job and How to Fix the Situation!
You are a talented professional with serious career aspirations. Unfortunately your current job is not showing signs of further progression towards your goals. While some people are content to stay in a dead-end job forever, as long as it pays the bills, you want more. RealStreet — an employment firm that can connect you with architecture, engineering Read more »
3 Ways to Balance Work and a Busy Home Life
Keeping up with a demanding job or a busy personal life is challenging enough, but you have both. Balancing these two hectic existences can be a delicate act. The good news is, you can have it all! You simply have to be strategic about finding your ideal work-life balance. RealStreet — an employee leasing firm Read more »