One day it's a covert statement to a mother returning to work after maternity leave. Another day it's a lingering gaze at an employee enjoying a culturally rich meal. These microaggressions (or sometimes macroaggressions) can take an employee from a confident, high-performer to one that feels insecure being themselves at work. Your employees engage with people with different ideas and feel most comfortable and valued when they can work without losing their cultural, racial, and gender identity. While most employers know this, why have workplace racism and sexism often been neglected?

The Effects of Workplace Racism and Sexism

Employers must address workplace racism and sexism to create safe and inclusive work environments. Educate and nurture your current employees, and aim to recruit and diversify your workforce to reduce racism and sexism in the workplace. Post a free job on Get to start building a more diverse team!

It’s easy to get caught up in focusing on your resume – how it looks, what it says, and whether it’s going to land you a job interview. Because there is a big focus on building the perfect resume, job searchers often overlook the importance of a high-quality cover letter. Your cover letter plays a huge role in your first impression. It humanizes you and provides context for your resume. 

How to Address a Cover Letter With Examples

Writing an effective cover letter is key for a successful job application. Greet the hiring manager by name, and explain why you are the best fit for the position. Research the recipient to ensure you address them correctly and stand out from other applicants. Include your contact information at the end to allow for further contact.

No matter how happy we are with our jobs, there are days when we feel overwhelmed and want to call out of work. No, don't feel guilty. It's expected because we're humans, and we can't control the uncertainties of life. But the problem lies in how to call out of work without seeming uncommitted to work, especially if you seldom get work-free days.&nbsp;

How to Call Out of Work

Don't feel bad about needing a day off, read this blog post for tips on how to call out of work without raising suspicions. Learn when it's valid, how to communicate with your boss, and how to avoid getting fired. Make sure to follow company policies and be in sync with activities while away.

In a world where the smallest mistake can cost your business tens of thousands in lost revenue, your talent is key to keeping your edge on the market and driving growth. However, managing a workforce of any size can be a challenge. Employees come with their own particular skill set, ambitions and flaws. So, it can be difficult to uncover their individual drivers. Not to mention the challenges brought on by the hybrid and remote working models where in-person interactions have become few and far between.

How to Conduct a Performance Review (With Examples)

Performance reviews can be intimidating, but they're key for business success! Use specific examples to measure employee competencies & provide constructive feedback for growth. Reward good performance & support employees to achieve their career goals.

Learning to recruit passive candidates is a different ballgame than recruiting active ones. While an active candidate is someone who is currently looking for a new job, a passive candidate tends to be the opposite. Passive candidates are either already working or not looking to work. So, instead of these candidates coming to you, you'll have to find them and reach out to them first.

How to Recruit Passive Candidates

Recruiting passive candidates is a unique challenge, but can be highly beneficial when you are filling a rare and complex role. Learn how to find passive candidates using data, AI, employee referrals, and more. Convince them to leave their current job with research and intuition. Our guide can help you make the process more organized and efficient.

Growing up you watched your parents shuffle to and from the office, held hostage to their 9 to 5. If jammed-packed schedules and deadlines sound frightening, you might consider pivoting your search to part-time jobs. In fact, even employers have shifted their preference, selecting more people open to the idea of flexible working hours.&nbsp;

How Many Hours is Part-Time vs. Full-Time Work?

Explore the freedom and flexibility of part-time work! Whether you're a student, busy parent, or just need to make extra income, part-time jobs can provide the perfect balance of work and life commitments. Learn more about the pros and cons, hours, and benefits of part-time work and see which role is best for you.

Money alone makes it hard to attract and retain top-notch candidates, especially when you are competing with larger businesses and corporations in your industry. So, instead of focusing on money, figure out how to make a job offer more competitive when you can't offer more money. 

How to Make a Job Offer More Competitive

Attract & retain top-notch candidates without offering more money. Analyze candidates to find out what will make them say yes & build a relationship to improve candidate experience. Show off your employer brand & make the job offer competitive with flexible arrangements, skill development & career advancement.

This position requires a detailed-oriented planner who will both manage and run a range of public sector (city and county), MPO, and DOT transportation projects as well as actively engage our client base for new projects spanning transportation planning, active transportation, special area/corridor plans, capital improvements programming, roadway impact and user fees, traffic analyses, fiscal impact, codes and ordinances.. Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Traffic Engineering, Urban Design, or related planning field required.. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.. Master's degree in Transportation Planning or Urban Planning with transportation emphasis.. American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) candidate.

Transportation Planner

This position requires a detailed-oriented planner who will both manage and run a range of public sector (city and county), MPO, and DOT transportation projects as well as actively engage our client base for new projects spanning transportation planning, active transportation, special area/corridor plans, capital improvements programming, roadway impact and user fees, traffic analyses, fiscal impact, codes and ordinances. Candidate must be well-organized, have project management experience, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.Responsibilities/Accountabilities:* Work in a collaborative environment as part of a multi-discipline team.* Self directed supervision of project technicians and other planners when performing project tasks.* Serve as a project manager and planner on a project team responsible for a variety of tasks including research, analysis, documentation, meeting preparation, and day-to-day client interface.* Demonstrate ability to produce well-written reports and highly visual documents.* Support the planning team in public meeting facilitation and City Council meetings/public hearings.* Manage personal timeliness and technical correctness of a project to ensure high-quality work that fits within a client's budget and expectations.* Be willing to travel as needed to meet project commitments.* Identify, cultivate, and develop project pursuits and specific proposal submittals for public sector clients.QualificationsRequired Skills and Qualifications:* Minimum Experience: 4+ years of transportation planning-related work experience with strong understanding of public sector, MPO and/or DOT client base. Private sector experience a plus.* Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Traffic Engineering, Urban Design, or related planning field required.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite. GIS Mapping and database skills desired.* Strong verbal and written communication skills.Preferred Skills and Qualifications:* Master's degree in Transportation Planning or Urban Planning with transportation emphasis.* Prior work with or in consulting firm or a municipal/transportation agency planning department desirable.* American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) candidate.* Software Skills: Microsoft Office, social media, GIS.#austinfeaturedjobsAt Freese and Nichols, everyone on our team gets to make a meaningful difference in our communities. For more than 125 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our society needs: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more. We've built our business on long-term relationships with clients and employees alike, resulting in financial stability, career opportunities, and a nationally recognized workplace culture.We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) matching, paid overtime for salaried employees, tuition reimbursement, and much more. Our unique culture creates an environment for professional growth where we focus on caring for our clients, coworkers, and the communities where we work. Join our team of 1,000 employees as we continue to expand our services throughout the United States. Learn more about working here at freese.com/careers.Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.We recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we strive to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. As a Federal Contractor, Freese and Nichols is an equal employment, affirmative action employer.#LI-Hybrid Associated topics: chief program officer, cpo, manage, manager, management, monitor, product manager, project manager, relationship manager, task

Transportation Planner / Project Manager

Freese and Nichols is seeking a Project Engineer add to our Stormwater group in the Corpus, Texas office.. 3+ years of relevant experience in water resources engineering and project management.. Experience with the design or analysis of drainage infrastructure is a requirement.. Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and design software as follows: HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, ArcGIS, and Microsoft Office Suite.. We recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we strive to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers.

Project Engineer

﻿Freese and Nichols is seeking a Project Engineer add to our Stormwater group in the Corpus, Texas office. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and be able to independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria; to use own judgment in making adaptations and modifications to standard procedures, and to complete the necessary requirements for professional registration. Applicant must be willing to interface with clients and develop strong working relationships through project interaction. The position comes with the opportunity for personal and professional growth with experience and demonstrated ability.#TexasWaterQualifications* 3+ years of relevant experience in water resources engineering and project management.* Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)* CFM preferred* Experience with the design or analysis of drainage infrastructure is a requirement.* Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and design software as follows: HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, ArcGIS, and Microsoft Office Suite. HEC-RAS 2D, XP-SWMM, Infoworks, Civil3D and/or Microstation is a plus.* Excellent written and oral communication skillsAt Freese and Nichols, everyone on our team gets to make a meaningful difference in our communities. For more than 125 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our society needs: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more. We've built our business on long-term relationships with clients and employees alike, resulting in financial stability, career opportunities, and a nationally recognized workplace culture.We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) matching, paid overtime for salaried employees, tuition reimbursement, and much more. Our unique culture creates an environment for professional growth where we focus on caring for our clients, coworkers, and the communities where we work. Join our team of 1,000 employees as we continue to expand our services throughout the United States. Learn more about working here at freese.com/careers.Freese and Nichols is a federal contractor subject to President Biden's Executive Order 14042 requiring COVID vaccinations for employees of firms that have federal government contracts. All persons hired by Freese and Nichols are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a valid exemption. Proof of vaccination, an approved medical exemption form or an approved religious exemption form will be required.Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.We recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we strive to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. As a Federal Contractor, Freese and Nichols is an equal employment, affirmative action employer.#LI-Hybrid

Transportation Planner / Project Manager

Stormwater Project Engineer

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