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How is Staffing a Company Like Filling a Bathtub?

Don’t leave your drain unplugged

September 4, 2017

Not being focused on actively retaining staff takes an awful toll on the company because it costs a lot of time, money, and energy to always be replacing people, especially really good people.

Persistence Pays Off Contractors Turn to the Internet

Contractors Turn to the Internet to Find Qualified Workers

LinkedIn, Indeed, and Glassdoor connect employers and prospective employees

Samantha Sine

August 28, 2017

According to multiple studies from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), four out of 10 homes built in the U.S. contain improper HVAC designs and equipment.

National Signing Day Comes to the Skilled Trades

National Technical Letter of Intent Signing Day celebrates educational commitments to the trades

Nick Kostora

June 19, 2017

National Technical Letter of Intent Signing Day is a successful event that has been held each of the last four years, helping thousands of students achieve their moments of glory at more than 40 schools as they prepare for rewarding careers in the skilled trades.

Which Tools Are Most Desired by HVAC Technicians?

If you could add one tool to your bag, what would it be?

Nick Kostora

June 5, 2017

What if you, as a technician, could add any tool to your bag with no concern for price, brand, or market condition? It’s an intriguing prompt. And, when shared with HVAC contractors and technicians, the question brought forth plenty of differing opinions and responses.

What Young Pros Should Know Before Entering the Pump Industry

Xylem's Mark Handzel discusses the pump industry

May 22, 2017

The NEWS recently sat down with Mark Handzel, vice president, product regulatory affairs, and director, HVAC commercial buildings, Xylem, to discuss the state of the pump industry and what prospective employees should know before they enter the industry.

Reeling in New Recruits

Contractors share their secrets during IE3 roundtable

Samantha Sine

May 1, 2017

I recently attended ACCA’s IE3 Indoor Environment and Energy Expo in beautiful Nashville, Tennessee. During the varying roundtable sessions, one very important issue stood out — recruiting new technicians. Those in attendance discussed a lot of different recruiting methods. I eagerly listened as contractors spilled their secrets.

Kids: Choosing the Trades Over College May Earn You More Money

Many youngsters would be better off working with their hands

Butch Welsch

April 17, 2017

We have an interesting, well-paying industry, we just need to make sure we’re educating people about the opportunities it offers.

We Need to Talk About HVAC

Industry professionals need to tell their stories to attract new talent to the trade

Nicole Krawcke

April 10, 2017

HVAC is a fantastic industry. The people are second to none, the technology is constantly changing and becoming more advanced, and there are limitless opportunities.

BirdDogHR Named to G2 Crowd List of Best Software for HR Teams in 2017

Best applicant tracking system for mid-market businesses

February 22, 2017

BirdDogHR™, a talent management solution for the construction, engineering, and skilled trades industries, has been named “Best Applicant Tracking System (ATS)” for mid-market size businesses on G2 Crowd’s list of “Best Software for Human Resource (HR) Teams” in 2017.