by FLCC Team | Aug 22, 2024 | Construction Industry, Workplace Behaviors
While driving to an early morning appointment, I glanced up and noticed a construction worker hiding on the balcony of an active project. It was barely past sunrise, definitely too early for a break. I hit a red light at the perfect time to capture the shot. If it is...
by FLCC Team | Feb 24, 2022 | Construction Industry, Hiring, Workplace Behaviors
“I worked for a small construction company and they had cash flow issues.” I never want to work for a small company again. “I worked for a big company and they didn’t care about their employees.” I never want to work for a big company again. “I worked for a boss that...
by FLCC Team | Feb 3, 2022 | Career, Construction Industry, Hiring
As a Career Matchmaker I get many single professionals asking me if I can also introduce them to the right love match. There are many similarities with dating for long term relationship and dating for a career match. Although flattered they have that much confidence...
by FLCC Team | Dec 2, 2021 | Construction Industry, Hiring, Interviewing
Have you ever seen the lists that circulate social media asking how many items can you check off the list? The question asked is whether you have done or have never done each item on the list. Some of the things on the list, such as “fire a gun,” could be by choice...
by FLCC Team | Oct 21, 2021 | Career, Construction Industry, Hiring, Interviewing, Workplace Behaviors
This past year, more than years past, we’ve had more superintendents and field managers want to leave self-performing contracting firms for roles where the contractor subcontracts the trade labor. They state there is a shortage of qualified tradesmen and also a more...