This tip can save you money in the long run. Ensuring all equipment is maintained regularly will help it last longer. You already know this, of course, but make sure to provide clear guidelines to your employees if there are certain maintenance procedures that you’d like for them to perform, and give them some means […]
Tip #5: Make Workplace Safety a Top Priority
We’ve already covered the importance of screening employees in this Business Tips series, but in any industry, there are potential dangers that can spell disaster if workplace safety is not a top priority for your company. Whether an employee is talking on a cell phone while working or not wearing his/her personal protective equipment, many […]
Tip #4: Training & Promotions Lead to Happy Employees
It’s a scientific fact that happy employees are more effective than unhappy employees. It’s common sense that employees faced with the prospect of having to do the same exact thing endlessly without any hope of promotions or the opportunity for training to grow and learn new skills are not going to be happy. Four Types […]
Opioid epidemic means mandatory drug testing is more necessary than ever.
The opioid epidemic in America has been officially declared a public health emergency. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and The Department of Transportation (DOT) have both issued final rules making mandatory testing for opioids a requirement in every Federal/DOT drug screen, but government isn’t the only industry that should be mindful […]
Tip #3: Think outside the box. Subcontracting isn’t just for construction tasks.
No matter what industry you’re in, if you’re managing a business, you’re going to be busy. While you might be tempted to do everything yourself or to have it all done by members of your crew, sometimes it makes sense to bring in a third party to lend a hand. Everyone knows that a general […]
Tip #2: Build your team by hiring thoroughly screened, dependable and skilled employees.
It can be hard to find the right employees, but it’s worth it to not skimp on the background screening process. If the process seems daunting or too time-consuming, a reputable staffing company can assist you. Hiring the wrong people can, at the very least, create some major headaches, but in even more troubling (but all-too-common) scenarios, […]
Grow Your Business Tip #1: Be a Leader, Not a Micromanager
This post is the first in what will be a series of articles about How to Grow Your Business and Enjoy Smooth Sailing in the Workplace. Be sure to subscribe to our blog at the bottom of this page so you don’t miss an installment. What does it mean to micromanage? The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines micromanage […]
How to Grow Your Construction Business & Make Your Jobsite Smooth Sailing
. We hope you’ll find these seven tips for how to grow your construction business and enjoy smooth sailing at the jobsite helpful. While this is a quick summary of suggestions, in the coming weeks we’ll run a whole series that goes into each tip in greater depth. Be sure to subscribe to our blog […]
Making the Business Decision to Hire Temporary Employees
Throughout the past 36 years, our clients have repeatedly said that they want to hire temporary employees through Blue Arbor, Inc. because we can screen and retain qualified employees quickly and economically. Just prior to establishing the company, we conducted surveys of the largest employers in our corporate area to determine temporary employee needs. The […]