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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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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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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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Nicole Krawcke: Use exit interviews to strengthen your plumbing company

Improve your company processes and better your hiring process by gathering important information from employees on their way out.
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Nicole Krawcke
July 13, 2023

In my years in the workforce, I’ve had jobs with amazing bosses and managers. On the flip side, I’ve also had terrible managers who made me question whether or not I wanted to stay in that organization.


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Michael Copp: Hybrid workplaces need locker room leadership

Don’t let your employees feel disconnected and invisible.
Michael Copp
Michael Copp
June 8, 2023

Three Things you need to know:


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Nicole Krawcke: Saluting the plumbing industry's next generation

Next Gen All Star Top 20 Under 40 contest seeks nominees.
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Nicole Krawcke
May 11, 2023

Many of us have heard the term, ‘The Great Resignation,’ in describing the massive amount of employee turnover the last few years. In 2021, federal data shows nearly 50 million workers left their jobs for various reasons — higher pay, new career opportunities and more. With an already strained job market in the skilled trades, employee retention is more important than ever.


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Frank Favaro: 3 ways to win back employee loyalty

Losing top talent can be costly.
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Frank Favaro
April 11, 2023

Recent LinkedIn studies show that more than half of the workforce is open to exploring new employment opportunities. That means there is a good chance that as you read this article, you have people assessing their employment options in your company.


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Harris named to Top Workplaces USA 2023 List

February 14, 2023

Harris is consistently listed in the top 10 of mechanical firms nationally.


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Mechanical One to award two employees with free homes at December event

November 15, 2022

In order to qualify for the free home giveaway, employees must be employed at Mechanical One for a year, take a financial education course and complete 20 hours of community service.


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