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A longtime plumber who has been both employee and owner shares some insight into what it takes to get a plumbing business off to a successful start

There are many options for employee ownership, but they all give workers a vested interest in the company

Data analytics can help organizations detect flight-risk employees and keep them on board

Maintaining a good roster of employees ultimately comes down to engagement. Accomplish that and everything else about managing your team falls into place. Some understanding of how the human brain functions can help.

You don’t only employ top-level master plumbers. Every company is made up of employees with a range of varying skill sets. Here are some things to consider as you determine the correct balance of apprentices, journeymen and masters on your crew.

If you’re just getting started in the plumbing industry, here’s a look at the key tools you’ll be counting on the most

There are a variety of ways to connect PEX pipe. Here is a look at each method’s pros and cons.

Effective employee-recognition programs bolster engagement, reduce turnover and drive better behavior and performance

A roundup of recent industry news exclusively for plumbing professionals

Here are the latest product offerings for the plumbing industry

General’s systems are equipped with features that make it easy to share inspection results with your customers — and get more jobs in the process