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
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
CEOs are prone to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) not because they don’t get enough sleep, but because they spend most of their time at their desks. According to The Mayo Clinic, “Chronic fatigue syndrome is a complicated disorder characterized by extreme fatigue that can’t be explained by any underlying medical condition. ” And, CFS doesn’t improve with sleep! What causes it? Well, there are still studies being conducted but the preliminary results are linked to mental stress and strain- probably why so many CEOs have this!
The reason why… Read more
Happy Saturday! It is no secret that Saturday Night Live (SNL) has been developing hilarious office skits for decades. That’s why this Saturday I decided to take a break from my normal business blog to write about something different- the funniest SNL office skits. I have my favorites and I know you have yours. So, let’s take a look back. Share your own list with me via Twitter or Facebook!
Britanie Olvera, CEO
#1. Bill Brasky at the airport bar. Who hasn’t witnessed someone like this during a business trip?… 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
Experience can be a great thing when hiring an employee. In fact, I’ve discussed the chicken or the egg (AKA hiring experience vs. hiring ambition) several times and in many of my blog posts. What I want to discuss today is why hiring an overly qualified candidate can be a bad thing. Now, we here at Building Team Solutions, agree that this subject is concerning. With the economy being tough, more overly qualified candidates are having to take entry level jobs. And, in some cases this works out. But there… 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
