In today’s modern world, few people work entirely alone. Even with the rise of the so-called “gig economy” as a new future for business, people who take jobs that they carry out on their own are the “last mile” in a very intricate network of software. Teamwork and technology are what makes it possible for
A staffing agency needs to be agile to accommodate sudden requests from people often needing staff as emergency replacements in short order. However, to have that kind of agility, this requires a system in place that can quickly organize and mobilize the workers you have to send them where they need to go quickly. If
If you run a staffing agency, you already know that your best chance at success is responding promptly to requests for temporary staff. Often these requests are made as an emergency where the qualified staff is required as quickly as possible. The construction business can be a very lucrative sector of the industry to serve
It’s hard to believe, but time tracking systems for employees have been a part of the business world for over 100 years! It’s one of the best ways to fairly track the amount of time employees have put into their work, since it protects both employer and employee, with a verifiable document for calculating pay.
When it comes to work, the construction industry can be one of the most hazardous jobs for workers to take part in. Good work requires skill, experience, and the right tools. Inadequacy in any of these areas—even from another team member—can result in mishaps for everyone. There’s one area however, that’s been receiving more attention
Technology always has a huge impact on the way Americans live. The arrival of the automobile was a game-changer for how Americans traveled, and the invention of the computer and the Internet has now changed just about every aspect of the way we send and receive information. In this regard, information technology has disrupted nearly
The construction industry is one of the few sectors of business where there’s still some cause for optimism in uncertain economic times. However, the success of a construction business is contingent on two things; doing a good job, and doing it on time. Productivity is the key to achieving these goals, and if you want
One of the worst surprises that can happen to any construction project is the looming threat of a lawsuit. America is a nation where litigation is commonplace, and no aspect of private life or business is safe from it. Visitors can sue homeowners for being bitten by dogs, car manufacturers can be sued for lying
Construction work succeeds on cost efficiency. There’s a lot of work to be done, but if you’re spending more money to do that work you’re being paid, you’re on the losing end of the business proposition. Watching your costs is an important part of this, as is finding skilled workers, which is becoming tougher with
For many construction business owners, one of the most stressful and dreaded parts of the job is preparing for, then submitting and competing in the bidding process to get a project and start putting people to work. It’s easy to understand why this is such an unpleasant part of the business. Construction business owners are