November 2024

Quiet Quitting

By |2024-04-03T10:38:35-04:00November 4, 2024|Quiet Quitting|

Quiet quitting. What began as a viral video has become one of the most talked about (and written about) topics this year. Is it a valid phenomenon, or is it nothing more than catchy clickbait? To a certain degree, the answer to that question does not matter. Rather than debating the significance of the symptoms, this is an opportunity for leaders to proactively address the more important matter: the cause. While many organizations excel in the areas of employee engagement […]

October 2024

Making High-Quality Decisions

By |2024-04-03T10:39:55-04:00October 28, 2024|Making High-Quality Decisions|

Few things will improve the quality of your life more than learning how to make high-quality decisions. Yet amazingly, no one really teaches us how to do it. Not in grade school; not in high school. Most college majors don’t require courses in critical thinking or decision making. Has anyone ever told you that their parents sat them down one day and said, “It’s time for me to teach you how to gather information, assess that information, think critically and […]

The 7 Deadly Sins of Hiring

By |2024-04-02T11:56:25-04:00October 7, 2024|The 7 Deadly Sins of Hiring|

Many construction firms across the nation are making some common mistakes when it comes to their hiring practices. Yet, there are so many advantages to hiring and retaining the right construction talent. Maintaining a sufficient workforce often translates to completing projects faster and company expansion. It can also help improve the overall safety of an organization, because there’s less of a demand for overtime, and workers can focus more on adhering to safety guidelines. Here are what I like to […]

September 2024

3 Things You Should Never Say to a Candidate in the Hiring Process

By |2024-10-01T10:08:09-04:00September 30, 2024|3 Things Never Say to a Candidate|

While most job hunters are nervous before an interview, interviews can be just as big of a stumbling block for the hiring manager. No matter how many times you perform an interview, you still need to put your best foot forward. Here are three things you never want to say during an interview.

 

Number 1: “You’re here already?!”

Candidates often arrive early to avoid any unforeseen delays and make a good impression. It’s essential that you be prepared in advance for the […]

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