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Question of the Month: We are looking ahead to 2022 and trying to plan out what HR issues our company should be prepared for. What are some of the things our HR dept. should focus on this year?

Visit https://www.federatedinsurance.com/posts/HR-question-of-the-month/2022-01-hr-concerns-2022 to view the full article online.

Early Bird Deadline Fast Approaching

Join us in Round Rock, Texas at the Kalahari Resort to hear from experts on industry and business-related trends, visit with vendors, and connect with colleagues at this can't miss event specifically designed for contractors and industry leaders.

Bring your family to enjoy all the resort has to offer, including America's largest indoor water park, live entertainment, diverse shopping/dining and a thrilling indoor adventure park.

PHCC members will receive exclusive, discounted pricing, and the early bird rate will provide additional savings through March 4, 2022.

Featured Sessions Include:

·     TSBPE New Rules Overview and Succession Planning for your License
·     Legislative Update
·     Cyber Security and Your Business
·     Effectively Retaining and Attracting New Team Members

Visit https://phcc-tx.org/page/conference to view the full article online.

Remembering Jonnie Mae Lowell

If you’ve taken a class with our popular former instructor, Monty Lowell, you most definitely had met his beloved Jonnie. She meant so much to Monty and everyone that she came to meet. The staff here at PHCC sends their deepest condolences to Monty and the Lowell family.

Visit https://www.statesman.com/obituaries/p0190384?fbclid=IwAR1_L8hUlvPkSlmZLkD1vJzN8ae7RuzJrcQ-lNw58jDLQknR1atF2mDk2e0 to view the full article online.

2022 Economic Outlook

Economist Bernard Markstein, Ph.D.provides an economic update that includes insights on employment and construction trends. Dr. Markstein’s experience includes analysis and research in residential and nonresidential construction, housing, real estate, financial markets, macroeconomic issues and regional markets.

Visit https://www.phccweb.org/news/2021-economic-forecast-2/ to view the full article online.

New Waco Testing Facility for Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners

TSTC, the state's leader in technical education, and TSBPE have joined forces to provide a greater and more efficient method of administering exams for Texas plumbers. A ribbon-cutting held Tuesday, Jan. 25, at Texas State Technical College's Waco campus marked the opening of a high-tech testing facility for licensing by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE).

Visit https://www.contractormag.com/training/article/21215105/new-testing-facility-for-texas-state-board-of-plumbing-examiners-opens to view the full article online.

ICYMI: Texas/Louisiana Reciprocal License Agreement

On January 11, the State of Texas Plumbing Examiners Board announced a reciprocal license agreement with the State Plumbing Board of La, effective immediately. This deal reciprocates Texas’ journeyman license with Louisiana’s journeyman with gas fitter license. Journeymen plumbers from Texas will be able to register for a reciprocal natural gas fitter and journeyman plumbing license without an additional examination requirement. Louisiana applicants must hold both the journeyman and the gas fitter license in order to qualify.

Extreme weather events in the past few years have highlighted the ways in which both states will benefit from this agreement, ultimately increasing the availability of trained plumbing professionals across the coast and beyond.

Visit https://tsbpe.texas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/TSBPE_LAReciprocity_EXTERNAL_01112022.pdf to view the full article online.

Fingerprint Requirement for All License Types

Effective January 1, 2022, all TSBPE exam applicants are now required to submit fingerprint data. Any exam application received after this date will remain open and unscheduled until the exam candidate's fingerprint data has been received by the TSBPE.

Visit https://phcc-tx.org/page/fingerprinting to view the full article online.

A Company Vehicle Crash Could Impact Everyone

A devastating company vehicle crash can leave a lasting impact at your business in more ways than you may realize. As your most valuable asset, your employees need to understand the real dangers of operating company vehicles in order to avoid potential life-altering, or life-ending crashes.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/txp-enews/pdf/Company_Vehicle.pdf to view the full article online.

An Employee Retention Strategy

The U.S. continues to experience a labor shortage across many industries and roles. Since April 2021, the number of people quitting their jobs each month has hit record levels — over 38 million people voluntarily left their jobs in 2021. Employees may quit for a variety of reasons, including a lack of recognition, or unsatisfactory salary or pay. Recognition can come in many forms: job titles, years of service awards, or public announcements of a job well done.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/txp-enews/pdf/Final_IYL_Employee_Retention.pdf to view the full article online.

Education

Spring Courses Added to Education Calendar

PHCC Texas proudly provides Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners approved plumbing continuing education, plus training in Medical Gas, Residential and Commercial Code, OSHA, and Backflow Prevention Testing. We also offer test prep training for the Master Test, the Journeyman/Tradesman Test and a revolutionary Plumbing Apprenticeship Training Program. Not sure what course you need? Call us, we can help!

Visit https://phcc-tx.org/events/event_list.asp to view the full article online.

Featured Keynote: Decision Making with Navy Veteran John Minyard

Join us for our conference in April to hear from our keynote, John Minyard! John served over 29 years in the United States Navy as the 15th Fleet Master Chief. He was the Senior Enlisted Advisor for the Commander US Pacific Fleet, the largest fleet command in the world. He led over 140,000 sailors, marines and civilians before retiring with honorable and faithful service in 2013.

He was recognized as “Coach of the year” among his peers for his leadership and coaching skills. He is known for his guidance to get inside organizations and improve their leadership development. He incorporates how to fine-tune operational methods, saving millions of dollars in valuable equipment and property, but most importantly saving lives.

John is a graduate and was a four-year veteran Instructor at the US Navy Fighter Weapons School “TOPGUN”, As an alumnus of the US Senior Enlisted Academy and the National Defense University’s Keystone Course, his passion is assisting individuals and teams achieve their goals to become successful in business and life.

John is a great addition to our programming and we're very excited for you meet him and hear what he has to say! Sign up for our conference by March 4 to enjoy early bird savings on your registration and hotel room.

Visit https://phcc-tx.org/page/conference to view the full article online.

Clase en Línia (en Español)

PHCC-TX is proud to offer a virtual plumbing CE courses periodically via Zoom in spanish.

Next Class: 4/9/2022

PHCC-TX se enorgullece de ofrecer cursos virtuales de CE de plomería periódicamente a través de Zoom en español. Próxima Clase: 4/9/2022

Visit https://phcc-tx.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1558923&group= to view the full article online.

Membership

Don't Forget to Rewew Your 2022 Membership!

As a member of PHCC, you receive the latest information on what is happening in the industry that will affect your business, including license law changes, plumbing board updates, and important legislative bills. You receive great discounts on everything you do, including continuing education in plumbing and HVAC, license prep classes, apprenticeship training classes, code classes, management and technical training, books, convention, and more - 20% off on everything you purchase or attend!

Visit https://phcc-tx.org/page/MEMBERSHIP to view the full article online.

Upcoming Events

2022 PHCC-TX Annual Conference - April 4-6

PHCC is bringing back our live, in-person conference in 2022!

Hear from experts on industry and business-related trends, visit with vendors, and connect with colleagues at this can't miss event! Bring your family to enjoy all the resort has to offer, including America's largest indoor water park!

Visit https://phcc-tx.org/page/conference to view the full article online.

North Texas Chapter Event: Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce & Customer Base - March 29

The workplace is more diverse than ever—especially when it comes to generational representation on your staff, AND your customers. Human Resource Sherpa Linda Drassen will discuss strategies to engage your employees, as well as how to communicate with your customers. What are the challenges? The myths? The misunderstandings? Join us to learn how to ZAP the GAP!

Visit https://phccnt.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=52897&item_id=1616840 to view the full article online.

PHCC San Antonio Sporting Clay Shoot - March 3

Join PHCC's San Antonio Chapter on Thursday, March 3rd to celebrate the important role the PHC industry plays in protecting the health and safety of the nation.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/txp-enews/pdf/PHCC_San_Antonio__2022_Sporting_Clay_Registration_Flyer_EARLY_BIRD_FEb_17_2022_(002).pdf to view the full article online.

Free Member Webinar: 2022 OSHA’s Update on Compliance Assistance and Enforcement Activities - March 2

During this crucial session led by an OSHA representative, you’ll learn about the most impactful compliance assistance outreach events that OSHA has every fiscal year, encouraging employers, workers, and stakeholders to participate and share safety and health information at their jobsites. Come and get the latest enforcement updates and requirements as well as other available resources. The safety and health of your workers and customers depends on it!

Visit https://www.phccweb.org/event/2022-oshas-update-on-compliance-assistance-and-enforcement-activities/ to view the full article online.

2022 Scholarship Scramble

Join us on Monday, April 4th at the Forest Creek Golf Club for a scramble benifitting PHCC-TX's schoalrship fund. Registration includes meals, beverage, contests, goodie bag and a complimentary raffle ticket.

Visit https://phcc-tx.org/event/golf to view the full article online.

Benefits

Scholarships Available for Children of PHCC-Texas Contractor Employees

Is your child graduating this spring? The Associated Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of Texas Charitable and Educational Foundation is proud to offer our annual scholarship program to our valued membership!

Visit https://phcc-tx.org/page/scholarships to view the full article online.

Everything You Need to Strengthen Your Business — Now and in the Future

As a member of the PHCC community, you plug into a powerful network of valuable resources and contractors at the local, state and national level — plus our own PHCC Educational Foundation — offering the knowledge, tools, programs and services you need to succeed.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/txp-enews/pdf/PHCC-TX_2021_Member_Benefits_Flyer_RENEW_Today.pdf to view the full article online.

PHCC Texas Career Center

Streamline your hiring process using our career center. Connect with top professionals and get your jobs filled more quickly with industry talent.

Visit https://careers.phcc-tx.org/ to view the full article online.