Lost and broken tools are a part of the job, but how do you keep this to a minimum? The right answer isn't what you think. Here are some formal and creative tips to hold employees accountable for lost or broken tools.
Hold 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.
You need a strong Brand and good company culture to attract - and keep - the best employees. Here are some tips for how to showcase your home service company as a great place to work and take the first step towards successful recruiting.
Listen 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."

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The HR Guy – HR Support for Service Businesses