Hiring Articles

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

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.

The solution to the skilled labor shortage resides in the actions of plumbing companies. Here are a few ideas for bolstering recruitment efforts.

An emphasis on water heaters keeps Portland plumbing firm thriving for 92 years — and counting

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.

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

Restructuring a shop or finding employees willing to adapt can lead to increased production for your plumbing business.

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

Wisconsin businesswoman brings a different approach to the plumbing industry and sees her company grow steadily.

Addition of plumbing and underground utility services spurs big growth for California drain cleaning company.

With an aging labor force, the plumbing and drain cleaning industry faces new challenges attracting a young audience

A job description should be detailed, but also brief. Get a head start on hiring with MyTana's Job Description Template.

Don’t get so caught up in the return on investment of your marketing dollars that you neglect what truly draws customers to your business