How Staffing Agencies Provide Job Opportunities for Masonry Workers
When a construction site needs temporary workers on short notice for a masonry project, they often turn to a staffing firm for help. There are countless construction projects that need the experience and skills of a trained mason, meaning that the role will always be needed in the industry. If you’re wondering how staffing agencies […]
6 Strategies for Recruiting Masonry Workers
6 Strategies for Recruiting Masonry Workers Having trouble finding an experienced mason for an upcoming project? Partnering with a professional staffing agency can make your search much easier and is among the most surefire methods, yet there are other ways you can connect with a talented mason. Let’s take a look at several strategies for […]
Matching Personality Traits with Job Responsibilities
Hiring can be a tedious task. For years, companies looking for the ideal candidates poured over resumes, narrowed them to a few, brought some in for interviews, and crossed their fingers that they selected the right person. Some companies branched out and handed the responsibility off to headhunters to reduce the burden. While that lightened the load, making the final decision still fell on the company. But now, times have changed.
Is it Time to Pull the Plug?
One of the most difficult decisions for a business owner to make is when to call it quits. Last month I wrote about the financial challenges at a couple of my companies. Using the example of how I pumped water from my grandfather’s old hand-powered water pump, I explained how we must push through difficult times because we know that once we overcome these obstacles, things will get better. But will they always?
Never Give Up
I had a brutal day at the office today. This got me thinking about some important lessons I learned as a kid.
Promotions are Made from the Bottom Up
When you hear the CEO of a company tell an employee, “I do not have the power to promote you,” you might smirk and wonder why a leader would make such a ludicrous statement.
The Dysfunctions that Destroy Teamwork
Teamwork is the ultimate company advantage and a remarkable sight when you see it in action.
Leadership…an Action, not a Title
I talk a lot about the value of strong leadership, and I credit the success of our companies to the leaders we have in place. But what exactly does it mean to be a leader?
Hesitation Will Get You Killed!
Wise judgment and effective decision-making are essential skills to leadership at all levels. Yet, I am always surprised when I encounter a leader who, when faced with a decision, either cannot commit, agonizes over choices, or is stuck in an endless cycle of over-researching and seeking input from everyone.
Are You Focusing on Rags or Riches?
What are you focusing on right now? Are those thoughts of rags or riches? Step back and evaluate if those thoughts are detrimental or beneficial to the life you want.
