It’s being called “The Great Resignation.” Workers in all fields are leaving their jobs. Retiring Baby Boomers drive much of this shift, along with a change in priorities post pandemic. It has employers looking at what they can do differently to keep staff. For the HVAC industry, where hiring is always a struggle and turnover is already high, it’s a crucial issue to address.
A key issue is the workload. It’s the nature of the business that HVAC technicians need to work a lot more hours during certain times of the year. Many people leave the trade because they find themselves spending too much time working rather than spending time with their families or pursuing outside interests.