Carpentry is a solid skilled trade profession that had been around for thousands of years. It has seen consistent demand and growth in recent times and is a great option to consider for a career. If you like working with your hands, enjoy creating things, and have a knack for small details, carpentry might be…
Doing research about career paths you can take? If you enjoy working with your hands and cooperating with others to get the job done, construction is a great industry to look into. Projections estimate that the construction industry is slated to keep up with average job growth over the next several years. However, how to…
Supply chain problems continue to present many challenges to the construction industry. With rising costs, low availability of materials, and transportation issues, construction projects get delayed or shelved, and clients become unhappy. Construction companies, like yours, are going to need to stay more vigilant than ever when it comes to the economy, regulations, and staffing…
Nothing lasts forever, and this goes double for industrial infrastructure. Outdated equipment and facilities create a number of risks to your business operations, ranging from lower productivity to safety hazards. Being proactive about your equipment needs helps keep you on the forefront of your industry as a competitive business partner. Here are some tips to…
No one’s perfect, and even the best employees will get constructive criticism at some point in their careers. Never fear, though: that’s not a bad thing. Constructive criticism is important for everyone to improve, so that they can be the best version of themselves. Of course, sometimes feedback can be hard to accept, or it…
Microsoft Excel, as some might say, holds the world of data on its back. It’s used in nearly every office job to perform a wide variety of functions to streamline business operations. It isn’t just used for data entry; functions, pivot tables, and macros are some advanced use cases for Excel that many companies look…
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are exciting opportunities for companies to grow, expand their market reach, and achieve strategic goals. However, behind the scenes, these transitions often come with significant operational and workforce challenges. From restructuring teams to managing employee turnover and aligning organizational cultures, the process of merging two entities can disrupt even the most…
If you’re in charge of hiring at your company, you probably know firsthand that making a bad hiring decision happens sometimes. Candidates lie on their resume or in the job interview, misunderstandings happen, and work styles can clash suddenly in the worst ways. Unfortunately, the cost of a bad hire manifests on multiple fronts: productivity,…
The needs and whims of the market are always changing, and manufacturing isn’t immune from that. Over the last few years, the rise of AI and digitization have exploded in new and interesting ways. In manufacturing, regardless of product or procedure, AI and digitization have begun creeping their way in, and as an industry leader…
Everyone wants to make more money, right? Whether it’s to pay bills or save more, increasing your income is a good idea no matter how much you make. Advancing your career along the way is also great! One of the best and simplest ways to increase your earning potential is by upping your skills and…