It’s no secret that business travel is a hot trend for many companies. As offices are increasingly spread out and employees are starting to work remotely, there’s an increased need for face-to-face connections. My business philosophy—built into the business travel tips below—is that people always come first. Beyond the business deals and team meetings, making [...]
In the aftermath of a tragic EF4 tornado in early March of 2019, countless homes, businesses and properties across the southeastern U.S. were left with significant storm damage. One of the hardest hit areas was Beauregard, a tight knit community located in central Lee County, Alabama. Partnering with NBC's TODAY, BELFOR Property Restoration [...]
You often hear about “the 9-to-5 grind” — the typical eight-hour work day for most people with traditional office jobs. How to endure, combat or embrace “the grind” are often the subjects of workplace how-tos. But what about supporting the employees in occupations with unconventional hours like emergency services personnel, construction or hospitality to name a few. [...]
When disasters strike, it takes a hero to save the day! BELFOR Property Restoration and CEO, Sheldon Yellen, are incredibly excited to announce the upcoming debut of HEARTS OF HEROES, premiering on Saturday, January 5, 2019 on ABC. This new educational docu-series will give viewers an inside look at incredible stories of first [...]
BELFOR CEO Sheldon Yellen recently addressed the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs (MAFC) at their annual summer conference in Boyne, Michigan. During his speech, Sheldon thanked the Michigan fire chief’s for their unwavering commitment in providing life-saving services to their local communities and beyond. The four-day series of presentations and training sessions was concluded with a banquet [...]
As a company rooted in making a difference in people’s lives, BELFOR is proud to recognize others doing the same with their work and recently had the opportunity to do so at the James Beard Foundation’s 2018 Awards Gala. The James Beard Foundation strives to praise, support, and commend chefs and leaders in the food industry [...]
Following the intense 2017 Atlantic Hurricane season, countless homes, businesses and communities across the U.S. and Virgin Islands are still working to recover and rebuild. Partnering with NBC's TODAY show, BELFOR Property Restoration CEO, Sheldon Yellen, proudly joined Al Roker for the show's "Lend A Hand" series to help deliver life-changing donations and supplies. Along with other [...]
For over 30 years, BELFOR CEO Sheldon Yellen has hand-written birthday, holiday and thank you cards to each of his 7,700+ employees around the globe. Adrian Swinscoe, a Forbes contributor inspired by Sheldon, recently explored the vast benefits of sending and receiving personalized notes from both an employer and employee perspective. From the joy of receiving [...]
With rainfall currently totaling between 15 and 25 inches, Hurricane Harvey, now downgraded to a Tropical Storm, has caused significant damage to parts of Texas and Louisiana. The storm is expected to remain in Southeast Texas for the next several days and could produce additional rainfall amounts of a foot or more. Local residents are [...]
Starting with an early introduction into the workforce, Sheldon Yellen began his career as a dishwasher in Detroit at just 11 years old. With his family struggling to make ends meet, Sheldon – now CEO of a $1.5-billion property restoration company – stepped up and quickly learned invaluable lessons that helped him build BELFOR Property [...]
