Employee Articles

Mentoring apprentices is vital for passing on skills and ensuring the future of the plumbing trade. Here’s a quick guide to make...

Statistically you probably already have a military veteran on staff, and there are many reasons to hire veterans if you haven’t already,...

Cary Zeschke, owner of Zeschke Septic Cleaning in Bloomington, Illinois, admits he’s been lucky regarding employees. But he also works at it. “Some...

Companies are increasingly recognizing the need to attract young, skilled workers to fill the gap. The next generation, Gen Z and Millennials, live...

There are more than 356,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests annually in the U.S., and nearly 90% of them are fatal. That means only...

Finding new employees is an ongoing challenge given public prejudice against the trades and the growing competition for new hires as baby...

The average weight of an excavator is around 35,000 pounds, the average weight of a backhoe is around 25,000 pounds, the average...

Ready to add some fun to your workday? Try hosting a Plumber Olympics! Here are five fun events to bring friendly competition...

When hiring, many companies look for experience and a skill set that matches the position needing to be filled. Lindsey Rushing looks...

In the skilled trades industry, where the focus is often on technical skills and physical endurance, soft skills are sometimes overlooked. However,...

According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data from April 2024, the number of job openings in the construction industry dipped nearly 7% over...

Peterman Brothers of Indianapolis is big on enabling employees to do their best work. Chad Peterman, president and CEO, has even written...

Discussing mental health has always been a bit taboo in the U.S. and especially so in construction-related industries. Then, the pandemic happened. Getting...

Ben Smith, owner of Marvel Sewer and Drain in the Minneapolis area, has made sure to put an emphasis on developing his...