Are Your Employees Communicating Effectively?
Effective communication is one of the most important factors governing the success of an organization. As the boss, you set the tone for your team. If your employees are having issues with deadlines, performance or productivity, poor communication habits are likely at the root of the problem. 4 Ways to Effectively Communicate With Your Team Realign your Read more »
RealStreet Hires Recruiting Coordinators!
RealStreet Hires Three (3) Additional Recruiting Coordinators! July 1, 2016 – RealStreet – a Maryland-based, specialty employment and recruiting firm within the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) field – welcomes Liz Faro, Whitney Johnson, and Christine Matali to our team. With the opening of five (5) new offices in the last two (2) years, RealStreet has Read more »
5 Tips for Dealing with Moody, Negative Coworkers
Moods are contagious, especially in close-knit environments such as small offices or departments. While it is normal for everyone to have a bad day every now and then, some people seem to thrive on being miserable. If you have a coworker who is constantly negative, sarcastic and snarky, being around this person all day, everyday, Read more »
The 2016 Checkpoint | Are You On Pace to Hit Your 2016 Goals?
While it might seem like New Year’s was just a few weeks ago, we are already halfway through the year! It is officially Summer! Use the recent seasonal change as an opportunity to review your team’s progress towards goals set at the beginning of 2016. Four Steps to Conduct a 2016 Checkpoint Audit Avoid falling short of any Read more »
4 Inspirational Quotes From Steve Jobs to Improve Your Lousy Work Day
Hopefully, most of your work days are filled with a sense of accomplishment and purpose. Unfortunately, things go wrong from time to time and even dream jobs can have rough patches. While bad days are understandable, they should not outweigh the good. Whether today is simply blasé, or it is series disheartening events that has Read more »
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 »
How to Ask For Help When You’re Struggling on the Job
Adapting to a new job, or a host of new responsibilities, can understandably take time. However, if you have been trying to adjust for an extended period of time without – or with little – success, you might need help. Asking for help can be hard, especially if admitting the difficulties makes you feel like a failure in the role. While it 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 »
Understanding Your Rights | Filing Whistleblower Complaints
When you accepted your job, you believed you would be working for a company that conducted its business using safe practices and ethical principles. Unfortunately, some situations are not clear during the interview process, and not all employees have the high level of integrity you were expecting from your colleagues and superiors. If you caught your Read more »