Employee Articles

Replace the drawn-out ‘progressive’ discipline model with a cleaner, easier approach that respects the employee and your manager while resolving problems

Some crewmembers may question your established policies, but that doesn’t mean that it’s impossible to get them to fully believe in the company culture

When trying to craft effective engagement strategies, consider how long employees have been on the job rather than just their age

A holistic approach to well-being can pay big dividends for your operation

Family is an easy resource to tap when you’re a growing plumbing business trying to fill out its back-office needs, but if you decide to take that route, you need to approach it with care

Weigh these important financial factors before hiring an in-house mechanic to care for your vehicles and equipment

Follow these simple ways to get your crew invested in the success of your plumbing company.

Constant political bickering among your crew reduces productivity, leads to hard feelings and could cost you customers if you don’t get it under control

Here’s a look back on some of the best pieces of advice contractors shared in the pages of Plumber magazine in the past year

Engage new employees by making good use of that otherwise awkward silence between job acceptance and the first day on the job

It’s tempting to go on cruise control for the final month of 2018 and wait until the new year to refocus, but you’ll be happier with the state of your business if you finish the year out strong

Right Way Plumbing of Sedro-Woolley, Washington, has a history of sticking with employees through life struggles