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 | 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...
by FLCC Team | Oct 7, 2021 | Career Development, Construction Industry, Interviewing
This week we facilitated a class at FIU where we coached Construction Management and Engineering students on how to prepare their best selves when entering the workforce and taking the next step in their careers. Specifically we discussed ‘humble confidence’, which...
by FLCC Team | Aug 5, 2021 | Construction Industry, Hiring, Interviewing, Workplace Behaviors
The open concept floor plan for offices took off in the 1960s to help foster communication and collaboration in the workplace. Private office space has always been the most preferred by employees, although individuals will have different reasons for wanting private...