As HVAC contractors move ahead in 2014, many see positive signs of momentum for their businesses and are planning to hire more employees this year. While the reasons behind their plans to hire are varied, some common themes are being echoed across the country. One of the top reasons reiterated by many contractors is that their workloads are increasing, and they need to hire more employees to be able to meet the needs of their customers. Many also noted that their hiring plans are a continuation of how they were operating in 2013.
Dan Jape, CEO and owner of Reliable Heating & Air, Atlanta, said, he’s considering adding as many as 60 or more employees to his staff of 220 individuals simply because there is “more work than we can handle. My only concern is finding the right people to handle our customers.”