Do you know a talker? Someone who is amazing at their job and in life- but they can’t stay quite, not even for a second! We love people who are bright and enthusiastic, but not so much when all they do is talk and talk and talk… well, you get the picture.
So, what do you do when you have a long-winded person on your staff? Or, in your life?
First, be direct. Have a private discussion about a work issue. Don’t be negative in anyway, either. You want to… Read more
If you’re starting a business and will be its CEO then this post is dedicated to you. Congrats on mustering up the courage to take control of your own destiny, provide great products/services, and being able to employ others and provide for your community. Now what?
Being a CEO requires amazing leadership, especially when you’re the CEO of your own company. One of the many things you will be required to do is promote the vision you have for the company. You’re going to have to be a Spartan cheerleader.… Read more
So, the time has come to ask for a promotion. But, you’re scared. The economy isn’t at its best, people are still unemployed, and you’re really not the best at demanding payment for services that are producing. Well, don’t fear- Building Team Solutions is here!If you’re seeking employment but are not sure how to ask then follow these tips.
Step One. Be positive but present your case. You don’t want to be aggressive when asking an employer for money. No one is owed a raise. When presenting your case… Read more
Are you a good leader? Are you a great leader? One of the challenges of running a company, being in a management or executive position, or just navigating through life is knowing how to lead. During my tenure as the CEO of Building Team Solutions I have developed three ways to help people become better leaders. These exercises worked for me, and I am hopeful they can be of some assistance to you.
First, start with over delivering. Show people that you aren’t happy delivering what others expect. You strive… Read more
Today’s hot topic in the news is our US economy numbers and employment. Reports have 195K new jobs added to the US economy in the month of June, yet the unemployment number of 7.7% hasn’t budged. Job growth “continues to look more than strong enough to keep unemployment trending down … and probably more than strong enough to lead to Fed tapering starting in September,” said Jim O’Sullivan, chief U.S. economist at High Frequency Economics.
So, are you worried? We’re not. In our profession, we deal with employment and unemployment… Read more
Being an executive is hard. No, I am not complaining. But, I am saying our current work culture is changing – and not always for the best. What I mean is that our social media accounts seem to be taking over our lives and leading to a 24/7 work day. I see people all the time having breakfast with their families and sending emails from their phones. Even better, the birthday dinner that is being multi-tasked with viewing a web presentation at work from an iPad. Where have our personal… Read more
The Associated Press released a report today noting how the construction industry is improving day by day. In fact, numbers are at an all time high since 2008. So what does it all mean? Well, we here at Building Team Solutions are able to connect more companies with employees and provide more people with jobs. How fantastic is this?! Anyway, an average of 7,000 new construction jobs have been added in each state since January of this year.
If you’re looking to obtain a job in the construction field, please… Read more
No one likes having to fire an employee- well, with the exception of Donald Trump. For the most, firing someone isn’t easy. It has to be done, but we are all human. If you do have to let someone go, here are some tips to avoid really making a mess of the situation.
1. Don’t make someone disappear. It is bad for the employees who are staying. Good companies communicate and do so in a positive manner. If you’re going to fire someone, explain to the rest of the employees… Read more
Someone once said there are no bad ideas, just unexplored ones. Whoever said that didn’t know what he or she was talking about! I hear terrible ideas several times a month. In fact, there are bad ideas that can always be improved upon. However, what do you do when an employee has a terrible idea?
What you should say is the opposite of no. Nope, not yes- but I’ll consider it. Saying the word no means you are not going to consider the idea. You should always consider the idea,… Read more
Finding a job no longer is about what experience you may or may not have. In fact, employers are looking for drive, passion and price point more than anything in today’s market. In fact, experience might actually work against you when seeking a job. Why? Well, a recent report by Forbes magazine said, “Extensive experience presented without achievements and progressive successes may imply you just did the same thing over and over again without growth or improvement.”
So, what if you have tons of experience? What if you loved what… Read more
