Articles by Paul Ridilla

My Hero, My Friend

June 16, 2000
Sometimes life's greatest lessons are taught by example.
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The Power Of A Pickup

June 16, 2000
Do good company men deserve good company trucks?
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Contractor's Wake-Up Call: The Cost Of Turnover

June 16, 2000
How much will it really cost to replace an employee?
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Does 'Fired' Mean Forever?

June 12, 2000
When should you consider forgiving and forgetting the mistakes of former employees?
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Is That Pro Union, Pro Open Shop Or Just Pro?

June 8, 2000
The question is not about your affiliation, but what you do with it.
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Get Out Of The Heat

June 6, 2000
Protect your employees from the dangers of the sun.
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Organizing Estimating Chaos

June 5, 2000
Last month we stressed the critical importance of performing a “quantity survey,” or counting parts and pieces.
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'Why Hire A Consultant? We Already Know What We’re Doing!'

June 1, 2000
There are practical answers and solutions for each of the following conditions that, unfortunately, are not easily adapted to different or even similar situations.
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Rounding Up Those Strays

June 1, 2000
Being aware of the top causes for losing employees can help you keep yours.
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A Bigger Piece(work) of The Pie

June 1, 2000
Last month we addressed using piecework to maintain a profit-producing, “win-win” pace for each member of your crew.
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DEWALT media event at Stanley Black and Decker University

The DEWALT media event was hosted at the Stanley Black and Decker University in Towson, Md.
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