We hope you are having a great start to the new year! Are you excited about what is in store for your business in 2017?  What projects are in the pipeline? Do you have the skilled talent needed to finish each assignment on time and on budget? Contact us to learn more about the benefits of employee leasing and how we can help you accomplish your goals throughout the year. 
 
Best wishes in all of your endeavors! 

Sincerely,
  
Katy Cook, CSP
Marketing Coordinator
 
What's New at RealStreet
Know Any Job Seekers?
We Can Help Them Find Success!
Watch the video to learn more about  JobSeeker January
While JobSeeker January has come to an end, we are still here to help. Do you have any unanswered questions? Feel free to  ask anytime. 
 
It does not need to be JobSeeker January to consider a career change. If someone you know is looking for a new job,   so they can check out the videos below and  contact us today ! 
Examples of Recent Placements
RealStreet Recently Hired...
  • Writer/Editor/ Notetakers
  • Project Coordinator /Administrative Assistants
  • Document Control Technician
  • Mechanical Designer/Engineer
  • Assistant Project Manager
  • Architectural Historian
  • Architectural CAD Operator
  • Project Coordinator
  • Payroll Clerk
  • Project Manager
  • Millwork Estimator 
  • Construction Estimator
  • Accounting Manager
  • Payroll Clerk
  • Project Manager
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Interesting Industry Information
How is the Overall Workforce?
The U.S. Department of Labor - Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes a "M onthly Jobs Report" soon after the beginning of each month. Each report describes the previous month's employment situation, based on data such as the number of jobs that were added to the economy and the unemployment rate.  The US economy added 156,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate increased slightly to 4.7%.  For more information, check out the BLS' interactive graphs.

According to a recent  AGC of America article,  Construction employment totaled 6,699,000 in December, a decrease of 3,000 from the previous month, but 1.5% more than a year ago. Looking at employment by state, (via the results of an AGC survey) 32 states reported job gains in 2016, a decrease from 2015 (with 44 states reporting increases). Despite the decrease, the consensus is more optimistic than in the previous year, with nearly 3/4 of the respondents voicing their intent to hire more workers in 2017. As explained by Construction Dive, jobs are being created, but there are labor shortages due to skills gaps.  
What's In Store for the Construction Industry 
Throughout 2017
The architecture, engineering and construction industries are expected to see growth in 2017. Economists predict a growth in construction spending, but also note an overwhelming sense of uncertainty. Some of the trends and topics of uncertainty include: the Trump administration, safety on job sites, labor shortages, new technology and workforce management trends. More information can be found in the following articles: 
Featured News Post
Is 2017 the Year for a Promotion? 
Make it Happen!
Are you excited about what is in store for your career in 2017? Last year was a great year! You worked hard, produced positive results and developed as a professional. Unfortunately, despite your efforts and accomplishments, you were not selected for any advancement opportunities.

Use the new year as an opportunity to create a plan and take a new approach. Instead of continuing to wait patiently for your boss to - maybe - promote you, take the reins of your career. Create a plan, incorporating the four suggestions in the full article, and vow to make 2017 the year you get promoted!

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Check our  open positions  to see if any of them are a match to the job seekers that you know.  At RealStreet, we value great candidates and when it comes down to it, we know you're the Real Deal! We have a great referral program that compensates you for every qualified referral you provide us.