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Why Choose The Orchard Place to work? In today's professional landscape, the sole pursuit of financial compensation is no longer the primary motivator for individuals seeking employment. At The Orchard Place we are offering more than just a job. We're not just building structures; we're building careers and communities. Here's why we stand out: Supportive Work Culture: We foster a culture of collaboration and support. We're not just colleagues; we are a TEAM! Our open-door policy ensures that everyone's voice is heard and valued. Training and Growth Opportunities: We believe in investing in our employees' development. From on-the-job training to personalized growth plans, we're committed to helping you reach your full potential. Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate diversity in all its forms. We believe that different perspectives lead to better outcomes, which is why we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and respected. Recognition and Appreciation: We recognize and appreciate the contributions of every team member. Whether it's a big win or a small success, your efforts never go unnoticed. Approachable Culture: Need help or have an idea? Our approachable culture means that everyone, is accessible and willing to lend a hand. Join us at The Orchard Place and be part of something extraordinary! #TeamWork #CareerGrowth #InclusiveCulture #JoinUs #Hiring #RealEstate #traininganddevelopment #

How we started vs where we are now ⭐️ 1. Starting small: It all began with brainstorming sessions at Tom’s nan’s kitchen table. Big ideas, small space, and a lot of determination. 2. First office: In October 2018, we opened our first office—a cosy cupboard-sized space. By June 2019, we proudly upgraded to a larger, better premises. 3. Expansion success: By 2021, we expanded our recruitment services to include Commercial, IT, and Driving sectors, alongside our existing Logistics and Manufacturing. 4. Toaster incident: Sam’s final battle with the office toaster (let’s just say flames were involved) made for some unforgettable moments. 5. Turning milestones: We blew past our £5 MILLION turnover goal that we aimed to hit by 2025. Talk about exceeding expectations! We’ve had our fair share of funny moments and milestones along the way (like Sam’s fiery toaster escapade). While time doesn’t allow us to dive into every detail, we hope this snapshot gives you a glimpse into our exciting growth journey and the promising future ahead for SourceCo. https://lnkd.in/eYRk9yY7 #employment #career #job #jobs #nowhiring #jobsearch #jobopportunity #jobopening #jobhunt #recruiting #hiringnow #apply #recruitment #recruitmentagency

Since we've had an influx of new followers on LinkedIn recently, we thought it would be a great time to introduce a series of posts each week that highlights a different member of staff here at IN-SYNC. First up is Laura Robbins, Account Manager. Laura's job involves her looking after existing clients and managing potential growth. So let's dive in and learn all about Laura and her role at IN-SYNC! 👩🏼🔧 What was your career background before working at IN-SYNC? Property Management – 11 years with JD Wetherspoon, I started in the Pub maintenance dept and was promoted into the new build team. Facilities Management – 1-year contract with Careys assisting the newly appointed facilities Manager with office facilities in London / Wales / Scotland and Ireland - heavily compliance focused as these offices had warehouses attached. 🥇 What is the most rewarding part of your job at IN-SYNC? Helping skilled operatives understand how CIS works and advising on the other advantages there are at IN-SYNC, such as helping with Self Assessments and VAT registration if appropriate. I have such a varied role. 🤔 How would you describe working at IN-SYNC? Extremely friendly, each department is structured well. The office has a warm and positive energy. The company allows you to work in the way that suits you best and doesn’t micromanage. 1️⃣ What has been your biggest career-defining moment? Winning the 'Loo of the Year Award' for JD Wetherspoons, a project I solely worked on for a year. 🤩 What led you to this career? I wanted a change but didn’t want to step too far away from the construction arena. This gave me a new challenge with a previous knowledge base which has stood me in good stead. 🍔 Which 3 people would you invite to your celebrity dinner party (dead or alive)? Emily Pankhurst / Jill Dando / Caligula. 🧘🏼♀️ What is your ideal way to spend your weekends? With family or lunch with girlfriends. 🐈 🐕 Cats or dogs? Dogs. So there we have it! If you think Laura or or her team can help you out with your tax and VAT requirements, please get in touch. #meettheteam

Hello LinkedIn, This week, I wanted to reflect on performing management-level work while being paid under $50K. When I was first hired into this business, I managed three different front desk departments. I soon began training these teams, creating schedules, and making recommendations on how to increase our membership. I reported to three different supervisors and managed our front desk operations in a business worth $30 million. During this time, I had lunch with our director to share my intentions of being promoted. I believed I was doing everything right: stepping up where needed, vocalizing my ambitions, and hoping that after a year, I would achieve my goal. I frequently reminded the director of that conversation. Eventually, I was promoted to manager. However, I was paid hourly and did not receive health insurance. I managed a team of eight, collaborated with other managers and directors to enhance the membership experience, and handled a $100,000 budget within a million-dollar operating budget. My team and I sold personal training packages which led to a substantial $60,000 revenue increase in January alone—the highest ever for our location. Despite my contributions, I was denied access to all-staff manager training because I was not considered “full-time,” although I attended all other managerial meetings. I trained over a hundred staff members on a new CRM system. I developed my own accountability tracker for my direct reports, which, unfortunately, HR did not approve. I created this tracker because I was the first in my role, and I had a direct report who consistently failed to meet expectations. I would have fired and then had to rehire this employee because HR didn't approve of my tracker. Why share this? What I learned from this experience is that if you’re not getting what you want despite consistent advocacy, quietly and rigorously create your exit plan. I stayed in my role because I had an incredible supervisor and enjoyed working with my colleagues. However, the level of work I was doing for less than $50,000 was a mistake I hope no one ever repeats. Your value is significant, and you deserve to leave a situation that isn’t giving you everything you want. I'm excited to share more about myself and my career reflections, stay tuned next Thursday or Friday at 11 AM EST. #StephenThursdays or #StephenFridays Thank you, Brooklyn Witteman, for being my accountability partner!

🌟 Attention Hiring Managers! 🌟 We’re here to help you tackle your summer workload with ease. Let us take the administrative load off your shoulders so you can focus on what you do best! We have an incredible line-up of contract #administrativeprofessionals primed and ready to support your business needs this summer in DFW. Whether you're gearing up for seasonal projects, need office coverage for employee vacations, or have any administrative gaps to fill, we've got the solution for you! 👍 Our vetted candidates come equipped to handle a range of tasks, including: ⭐ Managing calendars and schedules with precision ⭐ Streamlining expense reports and financial tasks ⭐ Ensuring smooth office operations and coordination ⭐ Providing invaluable support to your teams and projects Ready to elevate your summer productivity? DM us today or give us a call to discuss your needs and let's make this summer a breeze! #SummerSupport #AdministrativeProfessionals #DallasBusiness

If you’ve met me anytime recently you’re very well aware that I’m hiring for many great positions to work at our new location in Boro Park. Anytime I speak with anyone I’m sure to ask them if they know of anyone whom they can recommend to join our awesome team of caseworkers, managers and receptionists. The hiring process is an exhausting and trying one, but I’ve learned a lot from it. One such example that comes to mind is how in the community it is very common for prospective job candidates to want to know about, and at times even to see, their future workplace and work environment. Often they will ask if they can visit the office space and speak with current staff. Obviously, I have nothing to hide - and to the contrary - I’m extremely proud to show off our space and to be able to share with candidates our staff satisfaction. Therefore, when faced by such a request I happily offer them the opportunity to stop by the office and observe as long as they like and speak with whomever they want. I’m fully aware how this could come across as an odd situation to some. And to be honest, there was a time when I was unsure about this practice myself. But I totally get it. We operate in and serve a community where values and environment are such an important part of life. Families spend a lot of money and expend a lot of energy so that they can live in an area that fits with them and that they’re children go to schools that are a good fit for them. Why shouldn’t their workplace deserve the same attention? So, the next time you interview someone and they ask to see their future workplace or speak with their future colleagues, keep an open mind and try to oblige.

👏Industry Insight: Celebrating Our Administrative Professionals👏 Due to planned business travel, we celebrated a day early. I’m grateful to be able to celebrate Administrative Professionals Day with my amazing admin team that supports the entire Yates Central and South Texas Division. We enjoyed an amazing lunch together, great conversation, and plenty of laughter! I’m reminded of the invaluable role they play as the backbone of our daily operations. They juggle countless tasks, sprinkle in the occasional shenanigans to brighten up our jobsites, and yet, they never miss a beat! The world of construction is very fast-paced and competitive. While it’s very easy to focus on the visible achievements and milestones of our projects, it’s crucial to recognize that behind every success there is a team of dedicated professionals to keep us organized and ensure everything runs smoothly. As a leader in the construction industry, I understand that our division is only as successful as the support we receive from every member of our team. It’s essential to foster a culture of appreciation and recognition. By acknowledging the contributions of every team member, we create a positive work environment to promote growth, innovation, and collaboration. I’m extremely thankful for a team that feels like family, holds me accountable, and helps us to achieve our goals as a division. 🎉 Today, I encourage you to take a moment to thank the administrative professionals in your organization, recognize the vital role they play in driving success, and commit to supporting them in every way possible. #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #OfficeHeroes #BehindTheScenes #ConstructionLeadership #IndustryInsight #YatesBuilds

Think outside of the box when it comes to employee perks. In 2004 I made a leap from an entertainer for Universal Studios Hollywood to management. I was going to open the new Mummy Rollercoaster as a seasonal supervisor. WOW! What a change! Did I know what I was doing? NOOOOO! Lol but I knew people. As a former line employee, I knew the importance of perks to motivate a cohesive team. We had a great incentive program at the time called “High Fives” which was like candy to the average front line worker. I knew this and used this often to reinforce the exceptional work performed every day. This was good, but I also wanted to do more to help the team stay positive. These poor kids got the brunt of people’s anger when the ride would break down (which if you ever launch a roller coaster is frequent.) So I approached my boss at the time about closing the night with the employees getting the last ride of the night. He agreed and it became my signature event for the closers. They loved it and it was a great way to keep morale and build a cohesive team. I mean what is a better way to blow off steam than hopping on the newest rollercoaster with your coworkers and screaming at the top of your lungs? This was a simple perk, it costs nothing and paid off in spades. I went on to eventually do this in other areas of the park throughout my time as a manager. Nothing pays off more than happy workers. Happy Workers= Happy Guests. What can you do to make happy workers today? #employees #teambuilding #positiveworkplace #employeeincentives #HRpractices #bestpracticesformanagers #universalstudios #employeemorale

There comes a time when you feel so overwhelmed that you start thinking it's your age. 🟢Managing multiple properties 🔴Doing all the admin tasks 🟡The late-night guest calls 🟢Updating listings 🔴Managing cleaning and maintenance schedules. These tasks can make you hate your job Hire a virtual assistant to manage your day-to-day operations from guest messages to managing your reviews. All this will help you regain your energy and focus on growing your business and even spend more time with your family. It's not your age that's making you feel overwhelmed, it's because you're doing it all alone. Consider hiring a VA today and bring back your joy of hosting. Happy New Week everyone. #airbnbsuperhost #realestateinvestors #propertymanagement

Arbitrary, unevidenced mandates to work set days in the office need to be reversed. If agency leaders want people to be in an office, they need to offer workers a clear incentive. I wrote about how they might go about this after Covid >> https://lnkd.in/eg7aT24G If agency leaders continue to arbitrarily demand workers return to offices, they will be eroding worker rights, demoralising their workforces and acting against the expressed wishes of the people they depend upon. At the CCW we've issued a statement on unevidenced agency-mandated office working days which you can read in full here >> https://lnkd.in/euB7ssBT