The decision to fire or terminate an employee, especially when reluctantly made, generally creates anxiety for the employer forced to take such action.

The HVAC industry has struggled for years with a skilled labor shortage. Various explanations for why this is happening run the gamut from lack of vocational training in high schools…

The Rees Scholarship Foundation has awarded more than $700,000 to 400-plus deserving students since 2003. Each year, the foundation awards scholarships of up to $2,000 each to qualified students who are enrolled in an HVACR program at an accredited institution.

Burke previously held leadership positions with Trane and Goodman Manufacturing, will continue to report to company president, Steve Rosol, and supports more than 200 factory-trained manufacturers’ representatives and dealers/distributors across the U.S. and globally.

There are many things changing in the U.S. workforce, including, it seems, the amount of time spent with an employer.

The Geist acquisition comes just a week after Vertiv announced the acquisition of Energy Labs, a privately owned, San Diego-based manufacturer of direct and indirect evaporative cooling systems.

Reynolds boasts eight years of experience with Field Controls, most recently serving as director of OEM sales.

With the issue dominating major media outlets toward the end of the year, small business employers — including HVAC contractors — should take the time to review current sexual harassment policies in place, or, if they don’t have a policy, consider implementing one.