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HARDI Distributors' Websites Get Report Card

October 15, 2015

As the old saying goes, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” When it comes to websites, Google is hands down the biggest beholder out there. If the search engines like what they see, they will show it to others.

Crescent's Employees Become Health Care Shoppers

Mark Lammert

October 15, 2015

When the 110-employee Crescent Parts and Equipment kicked off enrollment in its high-deductible health plan last October, it made employees a special offer that combined both physical and financial health.

Supply Chain Experts Sound Off

Tom Peric

October 15, 2015

I had a recent conversation with someone pitching me a story about their company and how they could help with the supply chain issues of HVACR wholesalers.

Soft Skills: Perfecting Job Feedback

Eric Wittreich

October 15, 2015

The art of giving feedback continues to challenge many professionals and organizations. The root cause remains simple. Giving constructive feedback is hard; receiving it is even more difficult.

Does Anyone Really Care About Your Website?

Tom Peric

October 15, 2015

Some months back, I needed to visit several well-respected HARDI distributor and manufacturer websites. I’ll refrain from identifying anyone, but I was more than mildly surprised at how lacking several seemed. Sure, it’s easy to point fingers, but when I recognized obvious faux paus … it got me churning mentally.

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Who Exactly Are You Looking For?

Tom Merriott

October 13, 2015

Everyone has trouble hiring good employees: This is a fact of business that has been around as long as people have thought about it. But when I ask a manager exactly what employee he or she is looking for, the most common answer I get is, “Someone good.” What does this mean?

How Much Do You Complain About the Boss?

The NEWS' 2015 Best Contractor to Work For contest is now open

Kyle Gargaro

October 12, 2015

I would urge everyone who works for an outstanding boss to fill out the online form. The contest is now open, and runs through Nov. 23.

My Two Cents: Seven Steps to Becoming an Effective Leader

Listen, be respectful, act appropriately, and manage situations purposefully

Butch Welsch

September 28, 2015

Every ship must have a captain, and every business needs a leader. If you’re seeking to be a leader, or you’re searching for a leader, there are number of things to remember.

Can Your Customers Communicate With You?

Kyle Gargaro

September 21, 2015

We’re a society that wants communication to take place at our convenience, and, as the years go by, the number of people who want to communicate electronically with yoru business will only continue to increase. Are you prepared?

The Advantages of a Company-sponsored 401(k) Match

Show employees you’re interested in their financial future

Michael Cassity

September 21, 2015

A properly structured company-sponsored 401(k) match is perhaps among the best answers to the question on how to best reward longevity in your company and reduce needless turnover we’ve all suffered from at one point or another.