The construction industry’s skilled labor shortage is costing it huge amounts of money.
How much exactly?In the case of equipment repair technicians alone,...
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The 9 Signs of a Great Company Leader
Many people are good bosses. Some people are great bosses. A handful go even further: They’re phenomenal, not only because of what...
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John Akhoian Is Building an Empire of Millionaire Drain Cleaners
John Akhoian is a hero to his employees.
What else would you call a business owner who has made a commitment to enrich...
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Industry News - October 2019
AIMS Cos. acquires Southern Hydro VacAIMS Cos. announced it acquired Southern Hydro Vac, a soft-dig hydroexcavation company in Georgia. The company will...
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Adjusting to Generational Differences in the Workplace
Never before have so many generations occupied the same shifting workplace. Between an overcrowding and oversaturation of markets and exponentially increasing technology,...
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What Does It Take to Be a Great CCTV Operator?
A couple hallmarks of good CCTV inspection operators are resourcefulness and an abundance of common sense when it comes to solving safety...
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Millennial Employees Drive Changes in the Performance Review Process
Both employers and employees frequently say the annual performance review process is one of the most awful, detestable parts of work. You...
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Delegation Can Be a Catalyst for Increased Employee Engagement
It may sound too good to be true, but there’s actually an easy way for managers to become more productive as well...
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Respect Drives Contractor’s Business Philosophy
In a dog-eat-dog world, nice guys usually get eaten. Horacio Franco and his company H&R Plumbing and Drain Cleaning in El Sobrante,...
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Need Another Technician in the Field This Summer?
“I don’t understand what happened. He interviewed so well. But it’s six months later, and it’s obvious. He’s not a good fit.”
“We...
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Don’t Neglect the People Side of Succession Planning
As a company leader, you may be thinking about transitioning out of day-to-day operations or turning things over completely.
In most succession plans,...
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How to Prevent Employee Turnover Using Data Metrics
With all the negatives associated with high employee turnover, it would be great if companies had a crystal ball that would show...
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What Neuroscience Reveals About Improving Employee Engagement
Maybe you’ve tried everything to motivate and engage your employees, but they always seem to let you down. Maybe you’ve thrown money...
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High Employee Retention Rate Helps Company Develop Family-Oriented Culture
National and international companies work hard to retain employees. They must create a sense that management and employees are on the same...

















