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A Guide to Diversity and Inclusion for Business Owners

The world around us is evolving rapidly before our eyes, and these changes affect our businesses in ways that reach […]

What Should I Do to Diffuse an Angry Customer Over The Phone?

It’s just an average day at work when all of a sudden, you hear the sound of a ringing phone. […]

Customer Service 101: How to Handle the Phone Ringing Off the Hook

The phone is ringing constantly, there’s a line of calls waiting, and customers are losing their patience. The positive side […]

How Do I Promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion?

Did you know that the United States is diversifying faster than predicted? A recent census project shows that racial minorities […]

Promoting Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace

Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, it is the ideal time to address the topic of mental health awareness […]

Service, Success, and Grit

As the situation surrounding COVID-19 improves thanks to the vaccine and other factors, I am finding a considerable demand for in-person training.  Most recently, I […]

How To Show Your Staff Appreciation Before The Busy Season

A company’s success goes far beyond its monetary value. In fact, one of the major factors that contribute to a […]

How Am I Supposed to Handle Vacation Requests During the Cooling Season?

With summer right around the corner, many employees will be interested in taking time off to enjoy the warm weather […]

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I-9 Forms and Employee Documentation

A member recently asked ACCA about the appropriate paperwork that they should have employees fill out and what documentation the employee needs to provide. ACCA’s Hilary Atkins shares what you need to know.

Who Is Your Go To Tech?

There are 30 seconds left in the game, and your team needs a three-pointer to defeat your rival from across […]

How Am I Supposed to Handle Compensation for Travel Time?

Question: We pay a flat daily amount of $15 to our techs which we call a “travel fee.” Should this payment […]

18 Reasons for Poor Performance

Have you ever played the blame game?  Of course you have and it started when you were very young. When your mom […]

How HVAC Contractors Can Handle Third-Party Sexual Harassment

How many times have you had a technician return from a service call and report an uncomfortable interaction with a […]

Back To The Future: Work & Consequences

Where is society headed regarding professionalism, ethics, and grit?  Do you wonder if people learn to work at home or […]

Strategies for Increasing Service Agreement Sales

The HVAC industry has primarily been a seasonal industry. During the slower months, service agreements can be the key foundation […]

Coworker Synergy in 2021

More than ever, this new year will require employees who can work together as a team.  Within most companies’ departments such […]

Can Employers Make Vaccines Mandatory in COVID-19?

Question: Things seem to be calming down some, thank goodness, relating to COVID-19 and the avalanche of guidance and regulations and […]

Cultural Diversity & Inclusion in the HVACR Community

It’s no secret that the heating, cooling & refrigeration industries have historically been dominated by males, predominantly heterosexual, Caucasian males, […]

The Importance of Mental Health in the Workplace

Workplace struggle is real, especially in the HVAC industry. Employers and employees alike can experience work-related stress. Stress causes around […]

Taking Advantage of Being a Woman-Owned or Woman-Managed HVAC Business

In a male-dominated industry, there are certain advantages to being woman-owned or having women in upper management positions. It’s a […]

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