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Home » economic outlook

Articles Tagged with ''economic outlook''

Prescription Drugs and Best Practices

Richard D. Alaniz
July 2, 2018
In a recent report on Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) legal actions, it was noted that the agency had filed suit alleging American with Disabilities Act discrimination by an employer for the failure to hire an individual who informed his new employer that he was using Suboxone, an opioid.
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HVAC Contractors Discuss How to Stay Profitable in an Unstable Economy - ACHR

HVAC Contractors Discuss How to Stay Profitable in an Unstable Economy

A firm grasp on expenses and steady demand for repairs can help in a downturn
Nicole Krawcke
June 18, 2018
Economic forecasters have earned a bad rap when it comes to predicting recessions in the market. Then again, if it were easy to predict the future, everyone would do it.
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2018 Summer Weather Forecast for Contractors Nationwide - ACHR

2018 Summer Weather Forecast for Contractors Nationwide

Contractors in the West, prepare for heat; Eastern U.S. to see near-normal temps, rain
Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor
June 11, 2018
As folks across the U.S. start cranking up their air conditioning to beat the summer heat, HVAC contractors are gearing up for what meteorologists predict will be a hotter-than-normal summer.
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Bucking the De-Regulation Trend

Richard D. Alaniz
June 4, 2018
One of the more significant election promises made by then-candidate Trump was his promise to reduce the regulatory burden on American businesses. With his “two regulations withdrawn for every one proposed” approach, he has been largely successful in making his promise a reality.
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April Construction Employment Rebounds from March Decline

A 3.9% unemployment rate emphasizes the need for quality apprenticeship programs
May 9, 2018
Both nonresidential and residential specialty construction posted job gains after unexpected declines in March.
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A Common Employer’s Nightmare

Richard D. Alaniz
May 7, 2018
Workers’ compensation claims, and how to keep them under control, have always been a focus for most employers. They occur in virtually all industries and can be costly and time consuming.
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Is Your Company’s Call Center Missing the “Human Element?”

April 30, 2018
Is your call center slowly but surely devolving into a factory assembly line? Does your team show up each day, only to deal with customers in a routine, mechanical motion that is missing a personal touch? Are your employees engaged and motivated to provide exemplary service to each and every customer, or are they simply shouting “Next!” at the end of each call?
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Reclamation of R-22 Weakens in 2017, Resulting in Refrigerant Concern

Recovery efforts may not be enough to meet future needs
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
April 9, 2018
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), more than 9 million pounds of R-22 were reported as being reclaimed in 2016.
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Geothermal Tax Credits

Federal Tax Credits and Google — Giving Geothermal a Shot in the Arm

Kyle Gargaro
Kyle Gargaro
April 2, 2018
The geothermal industry had a rough year in 2017, mostly due to an unfair marketplace set up by the government. While solar and wind continued to enjoy the renewable tax credits, geothermal was left out in the cold.
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Manufacturers Optimistic About the Future of the Refrigeration Market

Still, concerns remain over refrigerant regulations
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
April 2, 2018
The U.S. economy is looking more robust, with many economists predicting the gross domestic product (GDP) will grow between 2.5 and 3 percent this year.
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