How to Stay Safe This Summer
Summer brings longer days and warmer weather. While the heat and sun are two things many people look forward to each year, they can also lead to increased health risks, such as dehydration, sun poisoning and heat stroke. Whether you are on the job or enjoying a little down time, keeping yourself safe and healthy Read more »
Minor Attitude Adjustments From Management Can Have a Major Impact On Their Teams
Whether good or bad, a manager’s attitude is often highly contagious. Sometimes it’s an unconscious shift of mindsets. However, it’s also because employees adopt similar mentalities and mannerisms, believing that they are not just accepted in the company, but welcomed. An employee’s interactions with their manager could directly impact job satisfaction as well. If they Read more »
Are You Challenging Your Team Enough or Allowing Them to Get Complacent?
Being able to face challenges during the workday is critical for engagement. If none of a worker’s tasks requires them to push outside of their comfort zone or explore new areas, their level of interest in the work is going to diminish dramatically. Over time, this can lead to complacency and decreased morale, both of Read more »
How to Refocus Yourself Amid an Otherwise Unproductive, Boring Day
Not every day at work is going to be brimming with excitement or filled with engaging challenges. At times, there may not be much that captures your attention, leaving you bored. While boredom may be unavoidable at times, learning to refocus during these less-than-thrilling days keeps you from being completely unproductive. How to Refocus Yourself Read more »
Your Guide to Making the Most of Volunteer Work This Summer
As everyone prepares to enter the summer months, taking advantage of the warmer days and an increased number of daylight hours is wise. While many people use their free time for rest and relaxation, volunteering during the summer could be a great option to consider. When you volunteer, you have a chance to do more Read more »
Do You Dread Mondays? Consider These Tips to Have a More Positive Start to the Work Week
If your job is less than ideal or is highly stressful, it is not uncommon to dread Mondays. In fact, some professionals are so worried about the start of their workweek that it impacts their Sundays, leaving them depressed or anxious. This makes the second day of the weekend less relaxing, which could make Mondays Read more »
Solve Your Summer Season Workforce Woes with Employee Leasing!
Seasonal fluctuations are common in the architecture, engineering and construction industry, and the changing workflow alters workforce needs of the companies within those sectors. While the summer season typically brings an influx in building activity many businesses often struggle to meet tight deadlines, as employees often take more time off to enjoy the warmer weather. Read more »
The Secret to Building an Employer Brand That Attracts & Retains Top Talent
Gone are the days where companies could simply focus on the attractiveness of their product, service or brand name when hiring. Today, businesses have to consider how they are viewed as an employer as well. Otherwise, securing top talent could become a challenge. The Importance of Building an Employer Brand That Attracts Competitive Candidates and Read more »
Take Control of Your Work-Life Balance to Maximize Your Well-Being
Many architecture, engineering and construction professionals struggle with work-life balance. Juggling work and personal obligations can be taxing, especially when you are dealing with conflicting priorities in any area of your life. Luckily, taking control of your work-life balance is possible. Here is how you can start taking control and maximize your overall well-being. How Read more »
The Value of Facebook Groups in Career Development or Advancing Your Job Search
Facebook launched in early 2004, originally as a platform that allowed college students to connect with one another. Soon, it became a space for family, friends and neighbors to remain in touch. Then, it evolved further, providing mechanisms for professional networking and career advancement. Facebook Groups are a large part of the landscape, allowing like-minded Read more »