New American Tradesman™
Topic
Hiring & Retention
How to Train a New Hire Without Slowing Down Jobs
The sink-or-swim method feels fast. It's costing you rework, callbacks, and the guy you just hired.
How to Keep Good Workers From Leaving for a Competitor
Your best people already have offers. What actually keeps them isn't what most owners think.
Should You Hire a 1099 or W2 Worker? Read the Test Before the Tax Math
The 20 to 30 percent you save on labor isn't a discount. It's a bet against the classification test.
How to Interview Someone for a Trade Job Without Guessing
You know how to run the work. Most owners still interview like they're filling a seat, not building a crew.
Where to Find Good Workers as a Small Contractor
The talent is out there. Most small shops are fishing in the wrong pond.
How Much Should You Pay a New Electrician Apprentice
Set the number as a percentage of your journeyman rate, not a guess pulled from a job board.