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Hiring the Right Talent From the Get-Go

Recruitment platforms can reduce turnover and loss of invested money and resources from employees who aren’t worth it

December 27, 2023

Hiring platforms provide predictive analysis using updated data from those already working in the trades to show contractors which job candidates will be successful and stay with a company and which ones won’t, pre-hire.

How Contractors Can Combat Workforce Issues

While there is an abundance of work, there are not enough people willing to do the job. Here’s what contractors can do to address this issue in 2024.

Stacey Winconek

December 21, 2023

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Dr. Anirban Basu, Chief Economist for SMACNA, anticipates a busy 2024 for the construction industry.

‘You’re Fired:’ Four Key Reasons to Let People Go

Ninety-five percent of the decisions can be made by others in your organization, but you earn your money making the tough 5%

Chris Hunter

December 14, 2023

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As leaders in the home service industry, our goal is to balance immediate needs with long-term vision, making decisions that are tough but necessary for growth and success.

A Story About Onboarding… and Why It’s So Important

The real purpose of onboarding is to help new hires feel they’ve made the right choice

Laura Sukorokoff

December 7, 2023

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Companies that prioritize onboarding make a median revenue of $169,100 per employee, compared to those that don’t, which average $82,800.

Ontological Shock: Why We Can’t Be the Frog in the Pot

Ontological shock is what happens when you have an experience that confronts your worldview in such a way that it can’t be ignored.

Laura Sukorokoff

November 26, 2023

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The technician shortage took on a new importance during the pandemic and, in many ways, that hasn’t eased up.

Employee Accountability Starts at Birth

Developing great employees sounds a lot like raising children, doesn’t it?

Bill Prosch

October 22, 2023

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Good employers and managers have the respect of their employees, knowing they don’t have to be liked, but they do have to be respected.

Employee-owned Hercules Industries, Inc. Now a National Brand

Delivering high-quality HVAC ductwork and equipment in the Rocky Mountain region isn’t the only thing this company is known for

Stacey Winconek

October 4, 2023

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The commitment of Hercules Industries to its employees and the communities where it operates has made it a successful and highly respected company in the sheet metal industry.

Can Your HVAC Company Afford To Lose $4 Million A Year?

In the U.S., the average time an HVAC technician will stay in their job is one to two years.

Laura Sukorokoff

August 15, 2023

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Employee turnover will happen. However, turnover rates of 25% or more don’t have to be the accepted norm.

HVAC Contractors Are Eligible for the Employee Retention Credit

HVAC contractors can still apply for federal pandemic relief money for 2020, 2021

Matt Jachman

August 10, 2023

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Guidelines have changed several times since the program began. Eligibility was expanded, and the credit amounts increased.

Mulcahy Co. Honored as Top Workplace

July 12, 2023

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Top Workplaces recognizes the most progressive companies in Minnesota based on employee opinions on company engagement, organizational health, and satisfaction.