Now more than ever, soft skills matter, even in a hard technical occupation.

When Stephanie Postell looked for a job in the past, she went through the usual channels. Her latest job search, however, took place via social media. This way of connecting candidates with potential employers is becoming more common in all aspects of the HVAC business.

One of the most noteworthy impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the national labor shortage and the widespread media attention it has earned. For those in the skilled trades industries, this story is familiar.

Many expected a steep decline in demand when the pandemic started. Instead, the opposite happened — consumers started investing in their homes.

Finding workers remains a major concern for HVAC contractors. One way contractors can control the situation is by keeping the workers they already have.

The core problems of the era — staffing, materials, and pandemic-related issues — affect practically all contractors throughout the United States.

Flint Group has promoted Ashley Bacon to the role of vice president of people and training.

Trade Jobs, a platform that connects employers and job seekers specific to the HVAC, electrical, and plumbing trades has launched.

As you continue to grow your business by recruiting talented employees, think about high school students who haven’t chosen a career yet.

Gary Marowske isn’t waiting around for job applicants to come knocking on his door. He’s growing his own team from scratch.