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
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
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
People don’t often consider just how important Human Resources is. The same goes for hiring and firing the right employee. The people you select to work for you could ruin your company. Or, they can help it expand and grow. Your employees create a culture that is either positive or negative. Knowing how to create a productive and friendly culture is key- yet, often an ignored aspect within companies.
When hiring you have to consider experience, drive, pay rate and so forth. But, you also have to consider the individual… Read more
We covered how to work with family in our last blog. Well, this blog is dedicated to working with friends. It might be harder than working with family. You see, families often forgive and forget. However, many friendships have been broken because of work relationships that turned sour. Here is how to work with friends without ruining the friendship.Before you hire or go to work for or with a friend make a list of the pros and cons. The next step is to share this list with your friend.… Read more
Not all of us can work like the family on the Duck Dynasty TV show. In fact, working with family can be very rewarding but it can also divide families. Regardless if you work alongside a family member within a company or if you family owns a business, being together all the time when there is money involved can be the source of great stress and strain.Here are some tips on how to work with family.
1. Set specific goals. Working with a family member is hard because you… Read more
The economy these last past years hasn’t been the best. That’s obvious. Explaining employment gaps, however, can’t be singled out in two simple words, “the economy.” You really do have to explain gaps in employment. Relying on “the economy” answer isn’t going to cut it anymore when it comes to finding a job.
The best way to handle a gap in employment is with honesty. You should also address the issue asap. A cover letter with any application or resume is the perfect way to notate what happened to cause… Read more
We help employees and employers connect. It doesn’t matter if you have a background in administration or are a construction worker. We will help you find work. Our team is consistently seeking information on what careers are hot and what jobs are on the decline. Well, the following five jobs are careers most people think of as “extinct” when they are actually becoming more and more in demand!#1. Data Entry. With technology becoming so prevalent today, many employers expect you to be able to write and enter your own… Read more
Maybe you’re working and you just don’t have time to go to school and further your education. Or, maybe you’re out of work and can’t afford to go to your local community college because your finances are not what they use to be. We here at Building Team Solutions understand both scenarios (and a few others), which is why we are listing the best places to continue your education online and for free!#1. Coursera has modified versions of in-person classes offered by 33 university partners, including Brown, Stanford and… Read more
