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The Power of Performance Evaluations: A Strategic Approach

October 16, 2024

Though it is time-intensive, regular evaluations drive growth by improving clarity, job satisfaction, and performance, while fostering continuous dialogue that aligns individual goals with organizational success.

The True Cost of Hiring Just 1 Employee

Scott Tackett

October 12, 2024

Hiring with hidden costs? Beyond just salary and benefits, hidden expenses like recruiting, training, and lost productivity can significantly impact an HVAC contractor’s bottom line—making retention more valuable than they may realize.

Maximizing Profit in HVAC Contracting

It’s Not Just About Earning, It’s About Keeping

Dave Borowski

September 14, 2024

Fraud isn’t the only threat to an HVAC business’ revenue, but it is one of the most preventable.

The NEWSMakers Podcast: Incentivize HVAC Employees

Kyle Gargaro

August 24, 2024

Chris Buttenham of Reins joins the NEWSmakers podcast to explain how HVAC contractors can use incentives with their employees.

Test Scores, Touchdowns, and Customer Satisfaction

Tom Cline

August 18, 2024

When it comes to measuring performance, there is more than one way to skin a cat, but a solid set of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) can help sort through all the noise.

Effects of New Overtime Rule on HVAC Contractors

An HVAC Minute Video Update: June 18, 2024

Hannah Belloli-Oster

June 18, 2024

The new overtime rule issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has huge implications for HVAC contractors, and they start July 1, 2024.

Setting Young HVAC Techs On The Right Track

The importance of knowing what to do with that first big paycheck

Dylan Kurt

June 17, 2024

To ensure employee happiness and a long tenure at their new company, it may be worthwhile to provide new technicians with a basic financial plan for their personal wealth.

The Philosophy Needed to 10x an HVAC Business

Hoffmann Brothers use ‘win-win-win’ as a way to drive growth

Dylan Kurt

June 9, 2024

Keeping the customer, the employees, and the company itself all happy and in concert is the key to unlocking growth.

How the New Overtime Rule Affects HVAC Contractors

Contractors will have to meet the new salary thresholds, or pay employees overtime

Hannah Belloli-Oster

June 8, 2024

The DOL released its final overtime rule which expands overtime protections increases the minimum salary thresholds required to exempt a salaried bona fide executive, administrative, or professional employee (EAP) from federal overtime pay requirements.

The Mechanics of Morale: Boosting Team Spirit and Performance in HVAC Companies

Frank Favaro

May 6, 2024

During a time of high turnover and employees feeling dissatisfied, putting in the effort to celebrate and acknowledge even small achievements can have a cascading effect on an HVAC company.