This time of year is enjoyable in many ways, but it can also bring added personal stressors that affect both you and your employees

There are benefits to maintaining a small operation, but be leery of having a business that has a single point of failure

Allowing your crew to work for their favorite charity on your dime could keep younger workers happy and impress prospective customers

These steps can help you build a team that meets your expectations without any micromanaging

In the plumbing industry, it’s easy for home life to bleed into the workplace and vice versa. Here are a couple examples of how contractors handle working alongside family members.

No matter the age diversity of your employees, it’s possible to tweak your management style to ensure everyone is functioning as a team

There is a tremendous amount of opportunity to create benefits and perks to keep employees engaged and happy so that they won’t run to the competition over a buck or two

If you have a “Hiring” page on your website, chances are it’s like every other such page: boring and unhelpful. Instead make it something engaging, informative, and fun that can serve as a tool for drawing young workers to the plumbing trade.

Meeting with employees individually fosters accountability and shows appreciation