Each October, Sain Associates names a Spirit of Lauren Award recipient in memory of Lauren Nickles, a beloved coworker who passed away in 2017. While working at Sain, Lauren exuded hospitality, kindness, commitment, persistence, and a positive attitude. We come together annually to celebrate the lessons that Lauren taught us by recognizing an employee who…
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My daughter is only two years old, but she sits in her car seat like a queen. She sits semi-reclined with her head cradled by the plushy interior of the car seat, and she has two cup holders because one just won’t do! Life is good in this car seat. What she doesn’t know is…
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Doing nothing often leads to the very best of something. -Winnie the Pooh The great scholar, Winnie the Pooh, knew a thing or two about what we need to be fulfilled each day. At Sain, we improve road safety, are a part of bringing a new industry to a city, and positively impact our communities….
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Before working at Sain, I was a career counselor at a law school. During that time, I helped students prepare for interviews, supported them when they didn’t land their dream job, and watched them shape their career paths with internships. Here are a few things that a past career counselor would say to encourage you….
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Is the buckle too tight? Is it tight enough? My husband and I were suddenly aware of how little we knew as we packed our daughter into her car seat for the very first time. According to the CDC, an estimated 46 percent of car seats and booster seats are misused. As a first-time parent,…
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This week’s blog, written by HR Coordinator Caroline Young, was recently featured in The Zweig Letter, a unique management newsletter for the AEC community. Every issue is packed with news you can use, analysis of important trends, management tips and best practices, important events and resources, plus an inside look at how real people in…
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During the month of October, we were busy counting our steps as a part of Walktober, our annual wellness competition. Now that the walking battle is over, I wanted to share some of my favorite things about this competition: Instead of rewarding just the top steppers, Walktober takes a personalized approach. Each competitor sets their…
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Wide-brimmed hats and SPF clothing aren’t just accessories during the summer; they are a necessity. In August, the average temperature in Alabama is 90 degrees. As summer stretches on, it’s important to be aware of heat-related illnesses because anyone at any age can suffer from a heat-related illness. Every year our Survey department braves the…
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As we all know from Legally Blonde, “Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy,” and we could all use a little extra happiness right now. In an effort to boost our endorphins and stay connected with one another during quarantine, Sain Associates sponsored the April Activity Challenge. In this challenge, twenty participants selected how…
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Recruitment is a difficult topic to tackle because sometimes finding and hiring the right candidate seems like luck or some sort of alchemy—perhaps that’s why PSMJ chose Disney World as the site of their most recent conference. Would the magic of Disney rub off on the A/E industry’s recruitment efforts? This past month, Becky White…
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