Advance Your Career in the New Year!
Many architecture, engineering and construction professionals set career related resolutions this time of the year, but how many people see them through? The key is setting realistic but challenging objectives and creating the plan to complete each one. This is often easier said than done. Luckily, there are steps you can take to help ensure Read more »
Supporting FEMA’s Ongoing Disaster Recovery Efforts
RealStreet has been supporting FEMA for two decades. Currently, we support both Public Assistance (PA) and Individual Assistance (IA) programs. Recently, a large focus has been on Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton disaster recovery efforts. RealStreet has deployed housing planners to Florida and South Carolina. These individuals help provide direct temporary housing, including travel trailers Read more »
Networking During the Holidays
Networking is a never-ending process throughout your career. After all, it gives you the ability to connect with other architecture, engineering and construction professionals, the chance to learn about new opportunities and it provides access to valuable information that could help you thrive. The holiday season is the perfect time to reach out and grow your Read more »
Staying Focused on Your Work Throughout the Holiday Season
The holiday season comes with a plethora of daily distractions. From cyber deals to social gatherings, there always seems to be something to entice you away from the task at hand. As tempting as it may be to jump from one shiny thing to the next, work still needs to get done. In fact, this Read more »
November 2024 Featured Employee: Michelle Talbert
Michelle Talbert is RealStreet’s Bookkeeper. She has been with RealStreet since 2009 and has become an integral part of the management team. Each employee is introduced to her during the onboarding process, during which time she handles new hire paperwork, oversees the benefits process and adds them to QuickBooks Time. For certain employees, particularly those Read more »
Corgi Races (this isn’t a puff piece, it’s a fluff piece)!
RealStreet’s Marketing Manager, Katy Cook, has two adorable corgis, Rocket and Comet. In her downtime, Katy and her husband take the corgis on “corgiventures,” including corgi races. Corgi races are growing in popularity, and can be seen in a variety of venues, such as horse races and football halftime shows. Rocket and Comet have participated Read more »
Increase Employee Happiness and Boost Productivity with these 9 Tips
When you’ve hired talented workers, it is frustrating when productivity levels are below what they are capable of achieving. While it can be easy to assume these individuals are lazy or simply lack the drive to succeed, there is a good chance that is not the case. There is a direct correlation between the happiness Read more »
Is it Time to Consider a Career Change?
Are you satisfied in your current role? As a talented, hardworking professional you deserve happiness. Whether you have been treading water in the same position or have recently come to the realization that your role is not an ideal long-term fit, it might be time to consider a change. 7 Reasons to Begin Looking for a Better Job Read more »
Four Tips to Increase Your Focus at Work
If you have trouble concentrating at work, you are not alone. Many people find their mind wandering from time to time. This can impede productivity if it happens too often. Thankfully, there are ways to boost your concentration. A simple shift in your way of thinking or work habits can get you back on track. Read more »
Advance Your Career in a Contract Role
When looking for a new job opportunity, do you quickly dismiss contract assignments? Pause for a moment and ask yourself, why? Are you guilty of having any common misconceptions? For example, do you think contract roles: Issues such as these are valid concerns, but it is important to remember that the temporary employment situation has Read more »