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Articles Tagged with ''employee retention''

And So It Flows - Retention: The Best Exit Strategy
And So It Flows Podcast

Retention: The Best Exit Strategy

In a new episode of And So It Flows, Chris Buttenham discusses how retention planning can help plumbing contractors protect company value before a future sale.
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Kristen R. Bayles
July 16, 2026
Buttenham says plumbing business owners should start thinking about retention years before a sale, especially if they want the company to thrive after they step away.
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Linxup and Applause partner to reward & retain safe field service drivers

New integration with performance incentive platform comes as skilled trades face turnover crisis.
April 28, 2026

The integration connects Linxup’s driver safety data directly into Applause’s technician scorecard, making it easier for field service businesses to recognize good performance, reinforce safe behavior, and reduce turnover


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CEO Warrior hosts new Warrior Trades Academy

This session aims to empower home service contractors to build stronger teams.
April 14, 2026

The Warrior Trades Academy will bring together contractors for hands-on training, strategic planning and peer collaboration focused on finding and keeping skilled employees.


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Chris Buttenham, CEO and co-founder of Reins.

Why retention is the new growth strategy for contractors

Chris Buttenham of Reins explains why incentives, culture, and long-term alignment matter more than ever.
March 26, 2026

 How do you grow when hiring remains difficult?


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Job switching drives biggest pay gains in construction, new ADP data shows

A 6.6% job-switching pay premium signals deeper labor shortages in construction, and forces contractors to rethink retention and compensation.
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Kristen R. Bayles
March 20, 2026

With skilled labor in short supply, contractors are facing rising wage pressure and a new reality: keeping talent may be harder than hiring it.


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The team at Cooper's Plumbing & Air.

Purpose over paychecks

One Georgia business tries new retention strategies inspired by the tech industry.
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Kristen R. Bayles
September 22, 2025

Faced with costly turnover and a tightening labor market, Cooper’s Plumbing & Air partnered with Reins to launch an equity-based incentive system that gives employees real ownership in the business. The approach has boosted retention, strengthened culture, and offers a model for how contractors can keep teams engaged beyond paychecks alone.


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Editorial Opinion | Nicole Krawcke

The power of reverse mentoring

Boost innovation and team collaboration.
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Nicole Krawcke
November 15, 2024

Reverse mentoring is transforming the plumbing contracting industry by pairing seasoned professionals with younger employees. This innovative approach fosters cross-generational learning, enhances adaptability, and drives growth for the business's future.


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Editorial Opinion | Nicole Krawcke

Want to retain employees? Give them a reason to stay

New company provides unique incentives for employee retention in the skilled trades.
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Nicole Krawcke
October 23, 2024

Retaining skilled employees is vital for plumbing and HVAC contractors. High turnover leads to disruptions and decreased customer satisfaction. To address this, many are finding innovative ways to encourage retention, including unique approaches from new companies.




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Editorial Opinion | Nicole Krawcke

Get creative to attract and retain top talent

Strategies for plumbing and HVAC contractors should consider to make themselves standout.
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Nicole Krawcke
November 15, 2023

Plumbing and HVAC contractors need to market themselves to potential employees just like they market to their customers.


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Guest Editorial | David Keane

Developing resilient project execution plans help keep projects on track

Successful projects don’t just happen.
David Keane
August 8, 2023

Things like timeliness, on-budget delivery, superb communication skills and flexibility all convey a contractor’s approach and their execution capabilities. As such, the success of every project boils down to planning.


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