Tag: Work
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‘Treat ICE like a vampire’ — and 5 more tips for dealing with law enforcement at work
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. DENVER — Every employer should have a law enforcement response plan, experts said Friday at the American Bar Association’s annual labor and employment law conference. This is generally a best practice, said John Mazzeo, former assistant chief…
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Leadership strategies that win repeat work
A gap in leadership can cost you repeat clients. Image: Feng Yu | Dreamstime.com Strong leadership turns construction clients into long-term partners and builds a reputation for reliability and trust. You can deliver a flawless job, but if your leadership is missing, clients won’t come back. In construction, people follow people – not companies. When…
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Illegal working in construction: expanding right to work checks
Ahead of proposed changes to the right to work scheme, construction employers have an opportunity to voice their concerns and challenges. The UK government is inviting businesses, trade unions and industry associations in the construction sector to provide their views on the upcoming extension of right work checks to businesses hiring ‘gig economy’ and zero-hour workers. The…
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Simple Steps to Keep a Clean, Efficient Work Environment
Have you ever felt distracted or unmotivated at work without knowing why? Sometimes, the state of your workspace affects how you feel and perform more than you realize. A cluttered desk or disorganized environment can lower your focus and productivity. On the other hand, a clean and efficient work area can make your day smoother…
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How Smart Machines Are Changing Construction Work for Good
Construction sites used to be where heavy manual labor and repetitive tasks dominated. A quiet revolution is underway thanks to smart machines and intelligent technologies. This transformation is not about replacing people but empowering the workforce and boosting project outcomes at every stage. The shift is becoming increasingly visible in how mechanical construction services integrate…
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DHS ends automatic extensions of immigrant work permits
Dive Brief: The Department of Homeland Security will end the automatic extension of certain immigrant work permits pending renewal, according to a press release issued Wednesday by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Under an interim final rule set to publish and take effect Thursday, DHS will take away a safety net that granted immigrants a…
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How Personal Injury Settlement Calculations Work
For individuals navigating the aftermath of an accident, understanding the potential value of a claim is a primary concern. The process is rarely as simple as applying a formula, as insurance companies and legal professionals analyze a multitude of factors to arrive at a figure intended to compensate for losses. While many seek a definitive…
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Engineering workshop helps Liverpool residents return to work
Marion Atkinson, education and skills portfolio holder at Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, added: “The region’s Households into Work programme has supported more than 4,000 people since it began in 2018, and this project is yet another example of how powerful and successful it can be. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Stress cools across construction, but public work slips
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Good news kept its footing for contractors in September as project stress declined for the third consecutive month, according to the latest data from Cincinnati-based ConstructConnect. The Project Stress Index, a measure of construction projects that have…
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Road Trip Itineraries That Work Perfectly with Rentals
A good trip is usually fondly remembered for the roads traveled as much as the destinations reached. Those traveling with the choice of automobile rentals have the freedom to create spontaneous itineraries, find offbeat sights, and enjoy landscapes at their own pace. Unlike tours scheduled on fixed calendars, road trips allow one to decide when…