Articles Tagged with ''employee benefits''

Benefit Packages Help Attract Top HVAC Talent

Some benefits and perks are valued more than pay raises

February 13, 2017

It’s no secret the HVACR industry is facing a labor shortage — we’ve covered the topic quite a bit at The NEWS. However, offering good benefits packages can help companies attract and retain employees in this competitive industry. In fact, nearly four in five American workers would prefer new or additional benefits over a pay increase, according to a survey conducted by online job recruiter Glassdoor in partnership with Harris Poll.

ACCA Publishes 2016 Contractor Compensation and Benefits Report

Includes demographic information about the contractors who participated

September 9, 2016

ACCA has published the results of its 2016 Contractor Compensation and Benefits Survey. The survey was conducted in June and contractors were asked to provide information for calendar year 2015.

Do You Force Sick Employees to Tough it Out?

Nicole Krawcke

February 12, 2016

Attendance policies vary greatly across the industry.

How Are Private Exchanges Affecting Contractors?

Lauren Mandel

December 22, 2015

Is your HVAC business looking for a way to reduce employee benefits cost? If so, you’re not alone. Many contractors are seeking ways to continue offering comprehensive health insurance at a lower overall cost to their workers, and many are turning to private exchanges.

Flexing into Vacation, Time-off Policies

Contractors Offer New Benefits to Attract Employees, Enhance Company Culture

Kimberly Schwartz

May 11, 2015

As the millennial generation continues to join the workforce, the trend toward more flexible time-off policies and benefits is expected to continue.

Going ESOP: Why One HVAC Rep Firm Is Glad It Did

Rebecca Krauss

January 7, 2015

Many professional sales agents dream of owning their own business. At James M. Pleasants Company Inc. (JMP), the sales agents do own their own business — as do the vast majority of other JMP employees. JMP, one of the largest HVAC sales representatives in the Southeast, operates under an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Denver Post Names Applewood Plumbing Heating & Electric a Top Workplace

April 23, 2012

Applewood Plumbing Heating & Electric has been named one of the Denver Post’s Top Workplaces for 2012. Applewood, which has served the Denver/Boulder metro area for more than 39 years, has more than 100 employees and more than 60 service trucks on the road daily.

On Demand As AI workloads and high-density computing push traditional cooling methods to their limits, the data center industry is accelerating the adoption of next-generation HVAC technologies.