I am no expert at hiring people and I, too, have had my share of failures, but I watch contractors repeatedly do a poor job in this area. So, I wanted to offer some tips that you may find helpful.
Recruiting and hiring people comprise only half the battle. All the expense and effort you put into it can be lost if they don’t like working for you. So this month we’ll discuss how to get off on the right foot introducing top-notch people to your company.
One of the most daunting tasks the owner of a roof-contracting firm faces is in controlling costs. We tend to focus most of our time and energy on big-ticket items such as payroll, insurance, fleet and facilities. Some “leaks” can be so small that they are barely noticeable, but they can grow into big problems if left alone.
Proper ventilation is required for the long-term success of shingles. The performance of the shingles can be affected by insufficient interior ventilation throughout the year.
I wish I had a magic formula or system for developing foremen, but there is no magic bullet. However, as a company we have trained thousands of foremen in basic supervisory skills and have helped numerous companies develop their organizations. Hopefully, the following insights will prove helpful in developing your field leadership.
This month we’ll get more specific by focusing on what ideally should be the three phases of the hiring process. You risk costly mistakes by taking shortcuts in the critical decision about who to put on your payroll.
The space this column takes up each month is set aside as part of the overall mission of Roofing Contractor to help you succeed in your roofing business. In February you were urged to take advantage of one of the industry’s premier educational events - the International Roofing Expo (IRE) held in conjunction with the National Roofing Contractors Association’s annual convention. I hereby claim one “I told you so” to those of you who missed out on attending.
There’s a strong opinion in the roofing industry that you have to get a lot of rain to get the calls you need to grow a business. That’s exactly the mindset of the storm chaser that goes from one rain-ravaged market to the next. I’m here to tell you that’s not true.
The Hispanic culture is, at its core, a non-trusting culture. We have learned not to trust people quickly. We come by this justly. If you have ever lived in Latin America, you will know what I mean.
There is a powerful conflict brewing between various parties over the science and economics of the personal fall protection industry today. The rising injury rates of those who have arrested falls utilizing ANSI-standard deceleration devices in conjunction with full body harnesses testify to the ongoing problems of providing verifiably adequate fall protection around the world.
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