The art of giving feedback continues to challenge many professionals and organizations. The root cause remains simple. Giving constructive feedback is hard; receiving it is even more difficult.
Some months back, I needed to visit several well-respected HARDI distributor and manufacturer websites. I’ll refrain from identifying anyone, but I was more than mildly surprised at how lacking several seemed. Sure, it’s easy to point fingers, but when I recognized obvious faux paus … it got me churning mentally.
Everyone has trouble hiring good employees: This is a fact of business that has been around as long as people have thought about it. But when I ask a manager exactly what employee he or she is looking for, the most common answer I get is, “Someone good.” What does this mean?
Every ship must have a captain, and every business needs a leader. If you’re seeking to be a leader, or you’re searching for a leader, there are number of things to remember.
We’re a society that wants communication to take place at our convenience, and, as the years go by, the number of people who want to communicate electronically with yoru business will only continue to increase. Are you prepared?
A properly structured company-sponsored 401(k) match is perhaps among the best answers to the question on how to best reward longevity in your company and reduce needless turnover we’ve all suffered from at one point or another.
The NC3 Summit brings creative thinkers and educators together to discuss best practices, visions for the future, and ways to further collaborate within the HVAC industry.
There is one soft skill that is, perhaps, at the root of many others and that is empathy. Empathy is the ability to share another person’s feelings or concerns. Use this skill with every team member and stakeholder on the project.
For those seeking out employment in the small business arena, especially those considering starting HVAC contracting companies, a recent report has broken down the best places across the U.S. to work for a small business.