Category CEO

Are Your Employees Stale?

Posted by Britanie in CEO
I once heard someone say that employees have an expiration date. I couldn’t believe it. The thinking itself is stupid. Not to sound too harsh, but great employees should help a company grow. Employers who think employees have an expiration date, especially when it comes to productivity and creativity (as that someone was referring to). obviously don’t realize this statement is a poor reflection on the employer – not the employee! If you feel your employees are going stale then ask them why. “What do YOU think we are doing… Read more

Attitude vs. Skill- which is more important when hiring?

Posted by Britanie in CEO
You might want to think before you answer. Or better yet, when you examine the last 5 hires your company or you made, which took precedence; Skill or Attitude? One might want to watch the previous TED TALK http://www.ted.com/promos/TEDTalksEducation about our country’s  education  system nightmare to understand this one.  (Yes there is a correlation here, follow me on this one).  IN the TED talk, which aired on PBS last week, presenters discuss failing education system which teaches to a standardized test, so we teach kids to memorize in order to… Read more

Are You Happy At Work?

Posted by Britanie in CEO
I can’t say how much happiness at work means to people.  We all spend a lot of hours at work, sometimes more time then we spend with our own families. So, it is my belief that you should be happy while at work. We are all going to have bad days- but you should have more positive days than negative ones. Someone recently asked me how I can remain so upbeat at work- especially with all of my responsibility. Well, there are some things I do to stay happy. The… Read more

Construction Insurance… Are You Protected?

Posted by Britanie in CEO
I am always looking to help out my clients. I recently was asked if having employee insurance and state-required insurance policies are enough in the case of an on-the-job construction accident. Savvy business owners know they have to protect both their employees and their company.  Construction insurance is vital. But, do you know how to purchase it? I did some research on the topic to help answer the question and I thought I would share the information. I learned that employers can save money by really investigating what type of… Read more

Constructing Human Resources

Posted by Britanie in CEO
When I started Building Team Solutions my main goal was to provide great employers with a resources for qualified and capable employees.  As I have come to learn, construction companies and trade firms are always in need for employees who are willing to work safely and who have valued experience (or a willingness to learn and get licensed). We provide assistance with employment. But what if you need to take care of certain housekeeping items internally? I’ve compiled a list of some of the services Building Team Solutions provides, but… Read more

Your Company’s Public Image – Employees DO Play A Role.

Posted by Britanie in CEO
As a CEO, I am responsible for the public image of my company. It takes years to develop a brand within any industry. With trade professions, reputation is everything. How a business is perceived can make or break a bid. This brings me to my next point. The work environment that you create will affect your company’s public image. A cut-throat culture will have employees fighting with each other  stressed out beyond believe, and not exactly operating with a moral compass leading the way. However, companies who take pride in… Read more

Construction Job Apps- The Must Haves

Posted by Britanie in CEO
It is no secret that here at Building Team Solutions we strive to connect employees with employers. But, we also love providing valuable information and insight. We work with several construction firms across the US. We’ve found many construction firms are growing because apps are making more business possible. More business equates to  construction managers having to travel extensively in order to secure projects, visit job sites, and meet with project stakeholders. If you’re in the construction industry, especially the management side, check out these apps that will help you… Read more

Are You Sleeping In?

Posted by Britanie in CEO
Many CEOs have one thing in common- the need to wake up early. We may dream about sleeping in, but we will never in a million years actually do it. CEOs have a trait that has been studied time and time again. For some unexplained reason we tend to rise early. It doesn’t matter if we sleep two hours or twelve, most CEOs start their days at 5am, some at 4am. So, what is it about the morning hours that has us almost instinctively rising with the sun? A passion… Read more

High-voltage Electrician – The Steps Needed.

Posted by Britanie in CEO
As the CEO for a staffing firm I am often asked what jobs are most in demand.  Right now High-voltage electricians are needed across the country. This answer is usually followed by “What type of training is needed?” I’m going to share the basic training qualifications required to work as a High-voltage Electrician. Note, these are the basics. You can always contact me for further insight or resources. And, I should state that the qualifications differ from state-to-state. #1. Most states require a high school diploma. College certification is options… Read more

Employee Safety At Work.

Posted by Britanie in CEO
Employee safety is always an employers number one concern. Although employers always take safety seriously, sometimes employees can refrain from making it a priority. As a CEO, I overcome this challenge through engagement.  According to California’s workforce data, “An engaged workforce can help organizations achieve their health and safety goals and objectives. Research conducted over the past decade shows that engaged employees are safer, more productive, make better use of corporate assets, are more likely to stay and are more supportive of organizational change. They also have lower rates of… Read more
« First ‹ ... 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 › Last »