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Affordable Care Act (#ACA) 101

January 1st of 2014 is the official launch date of the Affordable Care Act (#ACA). However, October 1st is when a major provision of the Act becomes law. You need to have both these dates marked on your calender regardless if you’re an employee or an employer. Here’s why; On 10/01/2013 employers will be required to hand a special notice to new employees about health care and their rights. Here is the link to the official notice: http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/newsroom/tr13-02.html The ACA is complicated. Many business owners are starting to wonder if… Read more

Beyond Employment Rejection

You know you’re qualified for a job. In fact, you’re qualified and you come with bonuses- like being bilingual or having extra schedule flexibility. You’re a “shoe in” for an interview….. NOT! Many people faced with the above scenario are qualified for the job and expect the courtesy of an interview. Not all qualified candidates are going to be requested for an interview. We know this is frustrating! So, how do you move beyond this? Think beyond the gatekeeper! There really is NO rule stating you have to solely rely… Read more

Leadership Passion……

I’m often asked about leadership. The topic is related to a variety of questions concerning how to hire the right people, when lack of experience is outweighed by educations, etc. While these are great questions, i’m usually more concerned about the people in leadership roles asking the questions. Leadership is about tapping into a company’s culture and moving it forward using subtle changes. It requires an internal dialogue and instinct to know what is right for the company and how to obtain it. And if you’re not passion about what… Read more

You’re Almost Fired…..

Some people will tell you there are no signs provided before a person is fired. That is wrong. There are, in every company, three signs that signal you’re on the out and about to be fired. So, what are the signs? 1. You’re out of the loop. Yes, this is the biggest sign and it is usually accompanied by a gut feeling. If your responsibilities are dwindling, normal office banter feels awkward and people tend not to plan things when you’re around- you may be fired shortly. 2. New management.… Read more

Two Tips for Finding Work Anywhere

Texas is a great place to live. And, as most people already know, Texas is a great place to find work. Right now Texas’ economy is booming. Here at Building Team Solutions we’re always seeking candidates practiced in skilled trades- such as the industrial and construction workforce. However, Texas isn’t the only place where work is booming. If you are seeking employment make sure to follow these two tips; 1. Don’t fabricate your experience. Yahoo! just booted the company’s CEO because of a lie. A lie will always come back… Read more

Learning from Jennifer Walzer, CEO of Backup My Info.

I recently watched a video featuring Jennifer Walzer. She is the CEO of Backup My Info.  Jennifer was speaking to Inc.com about hiring practices at her company.  She requires all resumes to be accompanied by a joke.  Why a joke? Well, her tactic is very smart.  First, if there is no joke attached to a resume then she knows the candidate didn’t follow instructions. And if a candidate can’t follow instructions on a task that could bring him or her money- they will not respect the company they work for.… Read more

Saturday’s ‘How To Job’ Post!

One of the biggest questions our company receives relates to turning temporary employment into a full-time job.  So companies do need temps. Other companies hire temps to test them out for potential full-time positions. If you’re seeking temp work with the hopes of finding a full-time position then this blog post is for you! Here are some tips to keep in mind when you are trying to turn a temporary job into a full-time career.Know the industry. While most temps are interchangeable (owning skill sets that can be applied… Read more

Firing Employees

While no one ever likes having to fire an employee, it does happen- and for various reasons.  There are a lot of steps required to fire an employee legally and ethically.  Termination has to be executed to protect a company from different types of lawsuits and public embarrassment. A terminated employee can be rightfully fired but this doesn’t prevent him or her from sometimes going to the media to cry foul. How you fire an employee sends a powerful message to your remaining staff.  If the employee decides to contents… Read more

What Makes For A Great Employee?

Our company is in a unique position. We help companies connect with employees. And we help job seekers connect with employment. While our blog often stresses open positions, what companies can improve upon to retain employees, etc. – we’d like to use today’s blog post to cover the traits of great employees.  Some forms of unemployment can’t be prevented. However, poor performance can. Here are some tips to ponder over the Labor Day weekend when it comes to improving your employable game. Start with becoming more accountable. No one likes… Read more

Be Amazing At Work.

  I know this is a CEO blog. Today’s post can be applied to any aspect of life, not just work. And you can be at any level of employment to utilize these tips.  I recently watched a video on employing powerful people in all positions.  I was inspired because companies are only as strong as their weakest ling.  Each person’s job is important and should be executed perfectly.  In life, your job as a quality human being is important and should be executed with dignity. So, how do you… Read more