For years, the experts have been telling HVAC contractors it is not all about the money when keeping or recruiting good technicians. And they were correct.
Finding employees today remains a major challenge for almost all HVAC contractors. But for one commercial firm, the issue was just getting a new employee to show up for his first day.
Absenteeism has significant and costly effects on a business, but the conversation with employees should not take on an accusatory tone, since most absences are for legitimate reasons.
Working as an HVAC technician requires a lot of caution and attention to detail to do the job well and remain safe. It’s important to ensure HVAC techs remember a few key things going into any job.
Synergy Solution Group hosted a People Forum which focused on how to recruit top talent, ways to build a great onboarding process, and the role that company culture and employee development programs play in fighting the great resignation.
A new initiative called the International Network for Women in Cooling has been launched to advance the engagement of women, promote career opportunities, and increase their overall participation in the sector.
While sexual harassment and gender equity issues often garner more attention, how to accommodate a pregnant employee who may have work limitations continues to vex employers.
