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Few plumbers recruit well, yet almost every plumber need new recruits. Here are 15 best practices to help improve your recruiting.

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When asking contractors such as yourself what makes a "great" meeting, the overwhelming response is; "I get something I can take back to my business and implement right away!" Months of creating program content for an annual meeting should not amount to a list of sessions full of "talking heads" who don’t really know the road you are traveling.

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Strictly speaking from an employment law standpoint, seeking to give (or actually giving) some employees (or even just one) better or preferential fringe benefits or other "perks" and not others is not per se unlawful in all cases and is in some cases permitted.

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How often have we heard some company owner or representative declare "Our employees are our most valuable asset"? In this era of more-than- full employment and a growing shortage of qualified job applicants in virtually every industry, those words have now become a reality for most employers. The unfortunate fact however, is that few companies, their owners, their managers or supervisors  have taken that claim to heart.

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Anxious leaders are quick to judge. Anxious leaders do not accept mistakes as a natural part of learning and pushing for greater things. Anxious leaders are never in the moment. They are pre-occupied with the past or the future. Anxious leaders are so concerned about their future, they fail to care for the futures of their people.

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Did you know you need to call 811 at least two business days before starting any digging project? April is national Safe Digging month and a great time to remind everyone to practice safe digging techniques to prevent injuries, damages and service outages.

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A lot of small businesses get into trouble by not taking care of compliance issues, even simple thing like paying the correct payroll taxes. By partnering with a PEO as their trusted HR partner, Jim Bennett Plumbing doesn’t have to worry, because their PEO serves as their "go to" resource for all HR questions.

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6HR Plumbing Continuing Education topics include: TSBPE Law & Rules, OSHA Confined Spaces & Your Toolkit, Gas Piping, and New Products. Please secure your spot in advance!

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Advocate for issues like infrastructure funding, workforce development and immigration reform on Capitol Hill! The 2018 PHCC Legislative Conference will take place May 22-23, 2018 in Washington, D.C. It will bring contractors and association executives from across the country together to convey a unified message of the need for tax reform, workforce development (reauthorization of Carl D. Perkins Act) and Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) reform.

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Thanks to PHCC Corporate Partner Federated Insurance, members of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors – National Association now have access to customizable tools to start building a company safety program. Recognizing that industry segments may not have the same safety requirements as others, Federated developed the resources to be modified and adapted for an individual contractor’s needs.

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With employees whose experience and work ethic are second to none, and suppliers who make quality and affordability of the utmost importance, our team is able to provide Top Notch work at competitive prices! Our technicians offer a range of services, including on-site bidding, household faucet replacement, and pipe and sewer line repair. We will do everything in our power to ensure that you get the best job done at the most competitive price available.

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Must attend both days for full credit. 8-Hr Residential Plbg Code (IRC) is required by the Texas State Plumbing Board for those planning on taking the Tradesman or Journeyman's license exam (Section 363.12). PHCC Texas is a state authorized provider of this training and issues the necessary certificate for scheduling the exam with TSBPE.

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Everyone completing this course receives a wallet card from OSHA good for 3 years and certificate of completion. This course is a proven money saving approach to OSHA approved training, meeting General Contractor’s requirements. PHCC Texas is approved by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners to teach OSHA for those sitting for the Tradesman or Journeyman Exam.

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18-Hr Commercial Plbg Code (UPC, IPC, Fuel Gas) is required by the Texas State Plumbing Board for those planning on taking the Journeyman's license exam (Section 363.12). PHCC is a TSBPE authorized provider of this training. 1 Hr each day for lunch on your own.

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For more than 130 years, PHCC has helped commercial, residential, and institutional contracting professionals succeed. With a national organization and state and local chapters across the country, PHCC serves approximately 3,500 open and union shop contractor members.

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