So-called natural refrigerants such as CO2 and propane are becoming more popular, due to changing regulations at the state level – and likely the federal level soon.

Unless you do financial training, your employees will see the “stuff” that it takes to run the business, but will have no clue of the true costs.

A friend of mine runs the mechanical systems group at a data center. It’s a decent job and he likes it most of the time. But, like many people, he sometimes wonders if there might be a little greener grass or new horizons to be found elsewhere. So when a local school district let it be known they were looking for an experienced HVAC guy to take care of the systems at their brand-new combined high school/middle school, he looked into it. And the interview experience was eye-opening.

Industry professionals have been placing their focus on recruiting new people to the trades – as they should. But, let’s not forget about the other half of the equation – keeping your current talent.

FLSA wage and hour violations are among the most common employer errors in the workplace.

What will make or break a potential agency relationship is the questions that you ask and whether you can follow along with their proposed plan or strategy.