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As it's International day of Happiness, we asked #TeamRock 'What makes you happy working at Rock?" 😀 Lets see what they said... 😀 Matt Bebb - EV Project Manager: “I really value the freedom we are given at Rock, being accountable for my own work and having trust from the management team to deliver, that’s how we work best." 😀 Laura English - Operations Assistant: "The Rock team are great! Everyone is lovely. There’s a real family feel to the company, mainly because everyone knows someone (or are actually related…we have 14 families in team Rock)!" 😀 Josh Smith - ICP Delivery Manager: "The thing I enjoy most about working for Rock is the people! I have always felt welcomed, ever since I first joined in 2018. It feels great to be part of a team and team, is certainly the case at Rock” 😀 Laura Hilton - Finance Assistant: “I’m so lucky to be surrounded by such wonderful colleagues, supporting me along the way.” 😀 Scott O'Neill - EV Project Manager: One of the best things about working at Rock, is the management. I like that they trust their employees to produce in their respective roles, offering as much support and training as you feel is necessary”. 😀 Jenny Parkes - Audit & Process Manager: The people I work with 😊 If you're looking for a new role, take a look at our current vacancies here >>> https://buff.ly/3u1VDfU Rock Power Connections - Electrifying The Future – Safely – For Future Generations >>> https://buff.ly/3PyF564 #electricalconnections #supplychain #supplychainplanning #substations #rockpowerconnections #ICP #BNO #DNO #IDNO #WorcestershireBusiness #decarbonisation #AMitieCompany #MitiePlanZero #evinfrastructure #evcharging #evcharginginfrastructure #ev #evcharginghubs

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The person behind the screen... we at #GregoryConstruction are in the process of combining several #departments into one new #constructiontechnology department. We will be #promoting someone from inside the company to what will be our new #construction #technology #manager role. I would like to hear from you guys on #keyperformanceindicators for the #technologymanager, in order to draft a great #jobdescription.. and also what technologies you guys combine into one team, and those that you found should stand alone? #constructionlife #constructionexcellence #constructionindustry #constructionjobs #constructionmanagement

Case study - Recruitment of a Project Manager The Shape Sorter... Project Managers come in all shapes and sizes, and this can make finding the right one for your client harder than you might first think. I remember when my daughter was a toddler she would play with a shape sorter, one of those plastic cubes with holes in them, each one different; a star, oblong, triangle, crescent, square etc, etc. She would have to work out where each piece fitted correctly. Some of the pieces would fit in different holes, but her task was to get them into the right holes. We had a brief from a technology design company to recruit a Project Manager who was experienced across a range of projects covering ideally different technologies and end products. Find out how we cracked that challenge: https://bit.ly/42ioTvy

I love having the radio on in the morning. And this week I was completely taken by this interview on the Chris Evans breakfast show With Cal Newport on his book 'Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment without Burnout '. His comments really resonated with me after so long running on the treadmill of busy-ness. Here are my take-outs: ✍ The more projects / activities you take on, the more 'project admin' you have to do. Soon, the admin of these projects overtakes the time available to do the actual work you set out to achieve. (I am definitely guilty of taking too much on!) ✍ Talking about work isn't the same as doing actual work. Love this! Unfortunately, it's a real challenge in big companies where reporting / meetings now seem to dominate our workload. ✍ Do fewer things at once and accomplish more (see admin overhead above). Queue work up and tackle things in succession once the previous things are done. We do this well in Tech development but, why is this so hard for day-to-day operations? ✍ Work at a natural pace. Find the pace that you can work at where you really care about your craft / quality. Be proud of what you're producing.

Factory relocations don't have to be a nightmare. Planning is the key to success, not luck. 1. Conduct a thorough assessment of your current facility and determine your needs for the new location. 2. Create a detailed timeline with milestones and deadlines for each phase of the relocation process. 3. Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including employees, suppliers, and contractors. 4. Develop a contingency plan for unexpected challenges that may arise during the relocation. 5. Hire experienced project managers and consultants to ensure a smooth transition.

Working in commissioning often means embarking on exciting projects in diverse locations. While thiscareer offers the opportunity to travel and work on innovative projects, it also comes with the...READ More #Projects #Flexibility #LearningOpportunities #HomeAwayfromHome #LocalCulture #SupportNetwork #MiniGetaways #Career #ComfortableWorkspace #Routine #TemporaryLiving #WorkExperience #PersonalizeSpace #Travel #ActiveLifestyle #Connectivity #Engineering #Commissioning

Case study - Recruitment of a Project Manager The Shape Sorter... Project Managers come in all shapes and sizes, and this can make finding the right one for your client harder than you might first think. I remember when my daughter was a toddler she would play with a shape sorter, one of those plastic cubes with holes in them, each one different; a star, oblong, triangle, crescent, square etc, etc. She would have to work out where each piece fitted correctly. Some of the pieces would fit in different holes, but her task was to get them into the right holes. We had a brief from a technology design company to recruit a Project Manager who was experienced across a range of projects covering ideally different technologies and end products. Find out how we cracked that challenge: https://bit.ly/42ioTvy

Thinking quality is a no brainer on Nova jobsites. Imagine catching an activity or material issue BEFORE it leads to rework. Why is this so important? Because it allows Nova to bid more projects and adjust production rates for more competitive future bids. We're not just building; we're building smarter. No worker wants to perform the same task twice. By catching issues early, we're not just saving time and resources; we're also ensuring the highest quality work for our clients.