HR GuyTo be blunt: your technicians NEED to appropriately track their hours, no matter what type of compensation plan they're on. And your brand (and possibly your bottom line!) is at risk if they don't. This is one rule you need to strictly enforce...
HR GuyYour employee is chronically late to meetings. What do you do? Should you fire them for insubordination, be lenient because you're sure they have a good excuse, or something in between? As always... it depends!
HR GuyYou want your employees' buy-in as they represent your Brand. Whether you're talking about a dress code, tool use, or sales steps, there are ways to get employees to actively engage. Here are some thoughts and suggestions.
HR GuyCan you think without the help of AI? More importantly... can your employees? Here's why to seriously consider this MIT study and the impact on your business.
HR GuyHold your employees to the standard of being PROFESSIONAL representatives of the Trades, not just technical experts, and you greatly minimize the risk of getting hit with an EEOC settlement. Here's why.
The HR TeamListen to HR Guy explaining the nuances of HR for the Trades in 2025, with tips on common HR pitfalls and how to avoid them, the value of Stay Interviews, key mistakes with performance pay, and the ultimate goal of "Representing the Brand."
If you're in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or garage doors, let us give you the foundations to run your business compliantly, and act as your unbiased on-call experts for any employee situations or questions. No generic templates or AI or long-term contracts—just personalized help to let you run your business with peace of mind!
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