How do state mandatory retirement savings programs work?
If you run an HVACR contracting business and don’t currently offer employees a retirement plan, you may already have a […]
Compensation
72% of contractors don’t offer sign-on bonuses; here’s what they’re doing instead
Hiring in the trades isn’t easy. With approximately 20 new job openings for every one new employee in the trades, […]
When you can’t offer raises: 6 tips to keep morale high
There’s no question that offering raises is one of the best ways to thank techs and keep morale high. Unfortunately, […]
Paying employees during inclement weather: What you need to know when bad weather disrupts your operations
Severe weather doesn’t shut down HVACR businesses the way it does other industries. Your office might be closed, but you’re […]
The real cost of underpricing: Why proper pricing is critical for home services success
Take a guess at the number one reason home services businesses fail. If you answered pricing, you’re correct. But that […]
Federated Insurance’s HR Question of the Month: Pay Discussions
One HR employee is talking to non-HR employees in our company about other employees’ pay. Are we allowed to prevent her from sharing other employees’ pay? Find out in this blog post from Federated Insurance.
Navigating the Rise of Pay Transparency in the U.S.
Transparency has emerged as a key player in the ever-changing employment landscape, especially concerning salaries. This blog post delves into this practice’s potential consequences and benefits.
Tech Tip: Start Me Up
As an HVAC technician, you can increase your earnings by suggesting hard start kits to your clients. These kits are cost-effective and straightforward to install, and they significantly enhance the starting efficiency and dependability of air conditioning and heat pump units. This article will explore the advantages of hard start kits and how they function.
