Category: Tips for Engineering Managers
Trends: Four Priorities for Engineering Hiring Managers
Growing reliance on flexible workers requires new strategies By: Leslie Stevens-Huffman Were the first contractors the American builders and engineers who traveled to Russia to help rebuild the country after the Russian Revolution? By accepting 6 to 12 month assignments and offering their talents on a freelance basis, those early trendsetters may have unknowingly launched the… Read more »
Six Steps to Jump Start Contractor Productivity
Effective assimilation helps contractors make an immediate impact on projects By: Leslie Stevens-Huffman Even veteran contractors can feel a bit uncomfortable and apprehensive when starting a new project. After all, jumping into the middle of an engineering venture and bonding with a diverse group of unfamiliar teammates is like trying to board a moving freight… Read more »
Six Tips for a Smooth Start for Your Contract Engineers
Help contractors make a smooth transition by giving them ample information before an assignment By: Leslie Stevens-Huffman Finding and securing the right contractor for your project is only part of the battle. Next you want to ensure that you’re creating the best possible environment for your contractor to thrive. Starting on a new project can… Read more »
Six Interviewing Tips for Engineering Managers
Are you an engineering manager? If so, one of the most critical aspects of your position is hiring the proper candidate for each and every opening within your department. The way that you conduct an interview will directly affect whether or not you hire the right person. Here are six tips to follow as you… Read more »
Advantages of Hiring Contingent Workers During and After a Recession
According to Staffing Industry Analysts, approximately two-thirds of companies lay off contingent workers first when a recession hits. That’s why you hire them in the first place. During an uncertain economy, savvy managers hire contingent workers to handle peak loads. The more uncertainty, the more you want workers you will be comfortable laying off, without adversely… Read more »