I admit that when starting Next Gear Solutions, I thought the same thing. A family is much better than a cold business environment that cares only about the company’s needs and not about the needs of the employee, right? If faced with only those two options, I would continue to choose the “family business model,” but I believe there is another more optimal choice, which is the “sports team” business model.  

Global Restoration Holdings, LLC, the parent company to Interstate Restoration and FirstOnSite Restoration, announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to be acquired by the property services firm FirstService Corporation.

BCMS, a specialist middle market sell-side advisory firm, has announced the recent sale of its client, Farris Enterprises Inc. (d.b.a. “Mammoth Restoration”) to FirstService Corporation.  

What is company culture? The best definition I’ve seen so far is the set of shared attitudes, values, goals and practices that characterize an institution or organization. It’s that feeling you get when you walk through the company’s doors or interact with their staff. It’s the collection of priorities, values and beliefs driving the decisions that are made daily.

Have you ever had someone take a chance by hiring you? How did it turn out? How did it feel when you succeeded and excelled in that role?

Traffic, the horror of any commuter. One bad driver can turn a ten minute commute into an hour long stop-and-go jam. You don’t want to go through that. Instead, here are three apps that will help you stay ahead of traffic.

Aramsco and Interlink Supply are pleased to announce our Fall Customer Appreciation Days and Stock Up days

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of lists talking about what an interviewee should do if they want to nail the interview and get that job. There are far fewer lists about what the company should do while interviewing. Because of that, here are some things to remember not to do if you plan on interviewing a prospective hire any time soon.