When something is “lean”, it means that something has been trimmed of excess. In terms of a construction company, the inefficient practices of a company are diminished when lean thinking principles are applied. In an interview with Construction Dive, an executive at AGC said that “Lean tries to maximize value and minimize waste” but a …
After the 3.7 cent increase last week, diesel continued to rise, this week by 3.3 cents. Even though pricing is down from last year by 61.3 cents, the average retail price across the United States is $2.198 per gallon based on a survey of filling stations across the nation. Diesel prices have been steadily increasing since …
Reverse Mentoring / rəˈvərs ˈmen-ˌtȯr -ɪŋ/ An initiative in which older executives are paired with and mentored by younger employees on topics such as technology, social media, and current trends Mentoring within a company is a key element that will drive success for the company and increase knowledge among employees. Companies have formal and informal methods …
As an employer in the construction and distribution staffing industry, you understand and know what a hassle it can be to find great talent. At any given time, you could need 3-4 more laborers or drivers to complete a project on time. This is even more difficult if you are short-staffed and don’t have the …
Human trafficking is a booming business, which consists of typically women and children, who are bought and sold for forced labor, or commercial sex. There are an estimated 20.9 million human trafficking slaves today but hopefully, not for long as truckers are beginning to get new training and new tools that will help spot the victims of …
Career fairs are large events with many successful individuals such as employers and recruiters who give potential employees an opportunity to network, learn, and land an interview. When at a career fair as an employee, one must always remember that everyone around you is on the same hunt as you, so the real question is, how can …
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