"Just Cause" Employee Termination in Roofing Proving just or good cause involves more than whether misconduct occurred. Richard Alaniz May 22, 2019 No Comments You're fired! Those are words that no employee ever wants to hear and that employers hope they rarely have to utter. Read More
Taking the 'Bubbaism' Out of Customer Service in Roofing Unfortunately, customer service and common sense don’t always go hand-in-hand. May 15, 2019 No Comments Here are some simple practices and information that can help improve your customer service.Read More
The Danger of Pine Pollen on Metal Roofs Pollen Season: Metal Roofers Beware! Chip Macdonald May 6, 2019 No Comments Pollen can create “black ice”-like situations for roofers. Read More
White-Collar Safety in Roofing Rick Damato May 1, 2019 No Comments Safety is the central theme of this month's issue and, as usual, the focus is on worker safety.Read More
Social Security Administration's No-Match Letters Making a Comeback Unfortunately, no-match letters are soon to again be in the mail to many employers. Richard Alaniz April 15, 2019 No Comments Many employers still recall opening letters from the Social Security Administration about mismatched Social Security numbers on wage reports.Read More
Manager 101: Communication Realities for Roofing Contractors Communicating is a key managerial skill and not as easy as one might think. Monroe Porter April 8, 2019 No Comments A key skill in being a proficient manager is the ability to communicate details and vision to your workforce. Read More
Earth Day - And Other April Happenings Rick Damato April 1, 2019 No Comments April 22, 2019 marks the 49th anniversary of the Earth Day movement.Read More
Is Your Roofing Company Prepared for a Recession? Avoid complacency resulting from good economic times to prep for the worst. Monroe Porter March 21, 2019 No Comments Here are five things to keep your eye on in case of an impending recession.Read More
Job Descriptions - An Essential Tool for Your Roofing Company Mundane? Maybe, but laying out expectations shouldn't be ignored Richard Alaniz March 18, 2019 No Comments There is no federal or state law, rule, or regulation that mandates job descriptions.Read More
Are We Too Quiet About Safety in Roofing? Melissa Miller March 11, 2019 One Comment It's the responsibility of employers to learn applicable OSHA standards and suitably inform workers. Read More