Employer branding is the external perception of what it’s like to work at your company. It has always existed in some form,...
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What’s Sinking Your Employees’ Well-Being?
The sinking of the Titanic stands as a tragic and haunting reminder of human fallibility. Surprisingly, the parallels between the Titanic disaster...
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7 Steps to Get Your Employees Moving
They’re here, but they’re not here. My staff isn’t committed, and it’s obvious to me and our customers. We’re in trouble.”
“To say...
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Bringing Praise to Your Staff
The other day I was doing some cleaning out of boxes we still had from when we moved into our house five...
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How to Pick Great Team Leaders
Few things will doom a project faster than poor leadership. Without a respected captain at the helm, teams can easily be riven...
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Embracing the Many Technologies Available
Technology can be good, or bad. It can be helpful, or make your life miserable. No matter how you feel about technology,...
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Avoid Complacency on the Job Site
What is complacency in the workplace? It can be defined as self-satisfaction, especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies....
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Is Your Crew Suffering From Service Fatigue?
Does it feel like no matter how hard you try to please your customer, it isn’t enough? Are you in charge of...
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Positive Reinforcement Is a Value Proposition
Do your employees feel like they matter? In other words, do they feel valued by and connected to their managers and coworkers,...
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Are Your Management Expectations Contributing to Distracted Driving?
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
You’re aware of the hazards of distracted driving. You may already have dashcams, route tracking and GPS software,...
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The Top 3 Marketing Mistakes That Can Take Your Company Down
Always looking forward in your plumbing business, you’re thinking about what you need to change and how you can improve your business...
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Don’t Settle for Good Enough on Safety Matters
People often use the phrase “it’s good enough” when they want to get the job done but it doesn’t have to be...
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Don’t Overuse Automated Processes in Your Business
There is no doubt that using automation in a home-services company can be a game changer for the office staff, the customer,...
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The Dos and Don’ts of Documenting Employee Behavior
One of the most important aspects of managing employees is keeping careful records of their workplace performance, specifically documenting any behavioral issues...










