Human Capital Solutions

08/14/2024

Our firm has been retained by a highly respected, investment advisory company to fill the new position of Senior Wealth Advisor at their Wilmington N.C. office.

Why should you consider joining our client's firm? 1. They are willing to offer you a higher percentage of your production and 2. They are prepared to give you new business with people who are ready to sign up as new clients.

If you have a proven track record of success in managing client relationships, and are comfortable with more complex cases, this opportunity may be for you.

Want to learn more? Please send your resume to [email protected].

12/19/2023

Good morning and Happy Tuesday!

In our Coaching practice, we normally see most leaders have difficulty prioritizing their work. I often use the analogy that when we were kids, we would always eat the ice cream before we ate our spinach unless our parents knew to never put them both on the table at the same time. So it goes with our daily "appetite" for picking and choosing the things we like most and doing them first. However, we know that eating the spinach is good for us and the right priority! The below is called the "Eisenhower Matrix". We often find ourselves focusing on "getting things done" without focusing on proper rest, exercise, diet, relationship investing, pouring into others, and “sharpening our own saw”. Before we complain about how things should be or could be, let's give thanks for what we have.

Critical tasks are urgent and high in value. High-priority tasks aren't urgent, yet they bring high value. Medium-priority tasks are urgent but low in value. Lastly, low-priority tasks are non-urgent and low-value.

“Martha Martha,’ the Lord answered, ‘you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”
Luke 10:41-42 (NIV)

This Christmas, consider doing less, not more. By simplifying your life, you’ll have more enjoyment, more fulfillment, and less stress.
At one of the busiest times of the year, we need to make sure we’re filling our calendars, our minds, and our hearts with what’s important—not trivial things that won’t even matter in five years, much less for eternity.
The trivial things I’m talking about are not evil things. You can fill your life with good things that keep you from spending time with God. You can be involved in ministry all the time and be so busy working for God that you don’t leave God any time to work in you.
An example of this can be seen in Mary and Martha, who were sisters and also friends of Jesus. One day they invited him to their home for a meal. Mary sat at the feet of Jesus, listening to his teaching. Martha was busy worrying about the food and making sure everything was in place.
Doesn’t that sound like Christmas? You spend months buying and wrapping gifts, decorating the house, putting up the lights, fixing the tree, sending out cards, preparing meals, and planning parties. Then, when Christmas arrives, you realize you were so busy with the preparation that you didn’t make any time for Jesus.
“Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, ‘Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!’ ‘Martha, Martha,’ the Lord answered, ‘you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her’” (Luke 10:40-42 NIV).
Mary knew there was one thing worth her time: getting to know the Son of God.
Nothing else will matter in eternity. God didn’t put you on earth just to work and then retire. He wants you to get to know him.
My wish for you this Christmas is that you would stop, take a breath, and shift your focus to the one thing (worship, praise and thanksgiving for the Christ - Child). Message me if you would like prayer.
Rick Warren & Bo Burch

11/11/2022

On this day, and all other days of the year, we humbly thank our brave veterans for their service and sacrifice. We would like to honor those who have served our country and who continue to do so every day. Thank you.

09/05/2022

Our team at HCS would like to wish you a safe and happy Labor Day!

Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers. It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894.

While Labor Day weekend symbolizes the end of summer for many Americans and is celebrated with parties, street parades, and athletic events, we need to remember that the origin of this holiday was one of suffering and discord. Our team at HCS hopes you join us by taking a moment to be grateful for those who worked hard to bring fairness to the workforce. May we honor and pay tribute to all the contributions, achievements, and sacrifices made by the American worker.

07/13/2022

Does that backdrop look familiar?

This morning, Scott Cohn and CNBC announced North Carolina is America’s Top State for Business in 2022 on the shore of Wrightsville Beach-- just a few miles away from our global headquarters here in Wilmington, N.C.!

Political leaders in our state have managed to put partisanship aside to build the nation’s strongest economy.

Specifically here in Wilmington, our entrepreneurial ecosystem, explosive growth in technology, and hunger for innovation positions us for continued job growth.

We feel extremely blessed to be located in the best state for business!

07/12/2022

Work Locations acceptable: Salisbury, MD. Relocation Assistance Available.

Position Summary: Our growing, forest products client has an immediate opening for the role of Facilities and Maintenance Director to join their team in Salisbury, MD. This position will report directly to the SVP of Operations.

The primary responsibility of this position is to manage and improve all aspects of the maintenance and repair function which includes but is not limited to:
• On-road transportation equipment
• Material handling equipment (Rubber tired loaders, Excavators, Knuckle booms, and Forklifts)
• Processing equipment, (Chippers, Grinders, Screeners, etc.
• Diesel engines up to 1000HP and associated transmission equipment
• On-site parts department and parts warehousing
• Small machine, welding, and fabrication shop
• On-site and mobile mechanics
• Management of the CMMS system
o Know your responsibilities. Live up to your commitments. We provide an atmosphere where individuals can come each day and enjoy what they do, feel safe, valued, make money and feel a sense of ownership.

Absolute Minimum Must Have’s / Experience / Requirements:
• 6+ years of industry experience in Heavy Truck/ Machinery Maintenance Management
• DOT Annual Inspection and Brake Certifications under 396.25 and 49 CFR Part 396.17
• 3+ years of leadership experience in a shop or facilities environment managing 5+ individuals (technicians/machinists)
• Strong communications abilities, “people” skills, self-motivation
• Excellent troubleshooting skills (Diagnostics certifications a plus)
• A love for problem solving
• Experience and training in continuous improvement.

Preferred Skills:
• Heavy-Duty Diesel Truck Engine and Transmission certifications
• Diagnostic Certifications
• Hydraulic proficiency
• Experience at weighing outsourcing vs in-house repairs.
• Understands standard mechanical transmission equipment such as gearboxes, belts, pulleys, sprockets and bearings.

Responsibilities:
• Manage the maintenance and repair of company’s assets
• Manage a team of technicians to complete repairs on time
• Maintenance team scheduling, development and training
• Fiduciary responsibility of the department
• Costing and Budgeting
• Continuous improvement
• Maintain a 5s system within the entire department.
• Develop and maintain preventative maintenance schedules
• Able to comply with all safety policies and procedures and OSHA regulations

07/04/2022

Our team at Human Capital Solutions would like to wish you a happy Fourth of July!

Whether you are gathering with friends and family for parades, barbeques, and fireworks, or just taking time to slow down and relax on the beach, we hope you enjoy your festivities and invite a spirit of patriotism into your weekend! HCS would like to celebrate our nation's independence by thanking those who fight and have fought for our country– we will never forget the sacrifice, courage, and commitment of our men and women in uniform.

06/14/2022

Today is National Flag Day! Did you know...

National Flag Day falls on June 14th because on this day in 1777, the Second Continental Congress took a break from writing the Articles of Confederation to pass a resolution approving the design for the first national flag. Over a century later, President Woodrow Wilson officially established the anniversary of the Stars and Stripes as Flag Day.

Here are some ways you can celebrate today and every day.
1) Display your flag properly in a prominent location
2) Take time to brush up on your knowledge of the flag, including its long history and what it represents
3) Visit a veteran’s memorial or U.S. history museum
4) Attend local parades or other gatherings to commemorate this day

Happy Flag Day!

06/09/2022

Human Capital Solutions was featured in The Wall Street Journal's "On The Clock" column today about the potential challenges of employees working from home.

Remote and hybrid work has become the norm for many workers. While there are benefits associated with employees working from home, there are also challenges and pitfalls that need to be addressed and acknowledged. One of those challenges is proximity bias, which is the tendency for people in positions of authority to give preferential treatment to employees who are closest to them physically (those actually working in the office).

Today's leaders managing remote teams must be mindful of proximity bias and ensure intentional steps are being taken to overcome this bias, especially when it comes to measuring performance and contributions. The future of remote and hybrid work means that interviews at the executive level might also need to be adjusted to include a conversation about how the prospective candidate managed or overcame proximity bias in their decentralized workplace.

You can read more here:

Many companies are letting employees stay home some or all of the time, but workers who frequent the office might get ahead.