If you’re an electrician you should have a dedicated Phillips screwdriver and probably a flat head, in addition to a 14 in 1 (or 11 in 1). ..For the rest of us the multi-unit will suit nearly every possible need.  

Despite stumbling over the simplest words, Thomas — a fourth-grader — is a bright kid. In fact, that’s an often-misunderstood part of dyslexia

Most people feel like they struggle with interviews. My feeling is that if you spend just a few minutes getting your head in the right place, you’ll probably do better than you will give yourself credit for. Definition of failing I think that the first part of interviewing well is to change our definition of […]

One of our partners is offering training to anyone who is registered with Sqrft and in good standing*. OSHA 10 & Confined Space 10 hour OSHA course on December 7th-8th from 8:00 am-2:00 pm 30 hour OSHA course from January 23rd-27th from 8:00 am-3:00 pm Confined Space Refresher on December 9th, from 8:00 am-2:00 pm […]

I recently attended a breakfast seminar titled Leading Across Generations. It was hosted by Business First and presented by Andrew Terranova of Dale Carnegie. Andy opened by discussing a problem that so many organizations face in that many of their employees are disengaged. The percentages from a variety of studies that were sited ranged from 26% to 63%. […]

Almost everyone in Buffalo that I know in the construction world is working. If for some crazy reason you (or someone you know) is not, please have them call me. There is work for sure! I know of all sorts of openings for skilled and unskilled labor.  There are a few for management.  I will […]

There’s an urgency now.  “Get it in the ground before it freezes”, or “We need it done before our holiday party!” Some contractors are finishing up while others are doubling down. Consequently some guys are getting laid off while others are working overtime. Another interesting thing that always seems to happen this time of year is […]

On the off chance that you were pondering why you might want to apply for a job as a roofer, I’m going to give you a few great reasons. You’ll always have a great story to tell. Here’s my roofing story. The first time my feet ever left the ground was to install T-lock shingles on a barn […]

I regret (for my sake) to say that our fees are among the lowest in the industry. We charge 17.5% of the referred’s first-year compensation. We can and will structure the amortization of those fees a hundred different ways to suit your needs. But if we don’t collect our fee on every person who goes […]

Whatever we learn we disclose to you. That said. NOBODY is perfect, and my hope is that we can all be adult enough to handle whatever we learn with tact and discretion.

During the Great Depression, millions of people were out of work across the United States. Unable to find another job locally, many unemployed people hit the road, traveling from place to place, hoping to find some work. A few of these people had cars, but most hitchhiked or “rode the rails”. A large portion of […]

Even though the job seeking environment looks nothing like it did in 1960, we continue to do things the way we’ve always done it.

Buffalo Construction Company Employees to Benefit from Company Rebranding Buffalo, NY (June 30, 2016) – After 10 years of success in the construction management business, R&P Oak Hill Development has changed their name to “RP Oak Hill Building Company Inc.” and is rebranding their image to signify their recent implementation of an Employee Stock Ownership […]

I was honored to participate in a panel discussion during the International Association of Workforce Professionals (IAWP) 103rd Annual Educational Conference wherein we explored the relationship between “Workforce Professionals” and employers in Western New York. I spoke from the perspective of construction and trades employers.  Sandra Budmark PHR, LEED AP was there representing Wendel Duchscherer […]

Question: John, Was trying to get more information. Is this a Labor Ready or people seeking full time employment on my books? I am looking more for limited use of different talents. Hi Tom, I think of Labor Ready as primarily folks that are either not capable of ever being more than a temp, or […]