Remodeling: Personnel Management http://www.remodeling.hw.net/management/personnel-management/personnel-management/personnel-management.aspx?view=rss&id=Query_tcm1765823<url /><link /></image><description>The Information Source for the Home Building Industry</description><language>en-us</language><pubDate /><webMaster /><item><title>Q and A With Shari Perez and Graham Vandergrift, Southwest Airlineshttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/customer-satisfaction/ten-minutes-with-perez-and-vandergrift.aspx?rssLink=Ten+Minutes+With+...Shari Perez and Graham Vandergrift of Southwest Airlines reveal how the airline motivates employees to deliver heartfelt, outstanding customer service.401(k) on Holdhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/benefits/contribution-changes.aspx?rssLink=Contribution+ChangesConsider these points before reducing or suspending 401(k) contributions at your company.Out of the Darkhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/economic-conditions/out-of-the-dark.aspx?rssLink=Out+of+the+DarkAn Arizona remodeler is surviving this year by lowering his margins to meet homeowner expectations and compete with new contractors.Re-Hiring Employees Laid Off During the Recessionhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/hiring/dont-rush-to-re-hire.aspx?rssLink=Don%e2%80%99t+Rush+to+Re-HireConsider these eight steps before re-hiring employees laid off during the recession.Don't Rush the Recoveryhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/administration/dont-rush-the-recovery.aspx?rssLink=Cunningham5%3aDon't+Rush+the+RecoveryWait for a reversal of several of your downturn indicators before you decide that the recession is over.Diverse Staff Benefits Businesshttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/hiring/diversity-rules.aspx?rssLink=Diversity+RulesHow one remodeling company finds strength in a diverse staff of skilled craftspeople.New State Laws Tighten Rules Governing Use of Subcontractors for Installed Saleshttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/sales/course-change-for-your-sub-tactics.aspx?rssLink=Course+Change+for+Your+Sub+TacticsA wave of new state laws is tightening the rules governing your use of subs for installed sales. Pay attention, and tighten your operations.Small Changes Help a Remodeler Adjust to the Economic Downturnhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/finance/small-changes.aspx?rssLink=Small+ChangesAs Tri-Lite Builders in Arizona has found, small changes to the way you run your company can make a difference when the ecnomy is slow.How to Help When an Employee Is Affected by a Death in the Familyhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/human-resources/ask-the-expert-clay-nelson.aspx?rssLink=Ask+the+Expert%3a+Clay+NelsonWhen one of your employees is dealing with a death in the family, it can affect the whole team.A Business Counselor Can Help Relieve Stress at Work and at Homehttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/human-resources/remain-calm.aspx?rssLink=Remain+CalmGet outside help to keep stress from overwhelming your work and family life.Working Interviewhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/hiring/working-for-hire.aspx?rssLink=Working+for+HireA working interview can help you find the best employees for your company.Taking the Guesswork Out of Hiringhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/hiring/sink-or-swim.aspx?rssLink=Sink+or+SwimUsing an on-boarding process for new employees can take the guesswork out of hiring.Remodeling Professionals Can Take Advantage of New Community Forums at Remodeling Onlinehttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/office-technology/remodeling-online-forums-tour.aspx?rssLink=Remodeling+Online+Forums+TourTake this quick tour of the new Remodeling Online Forums and learn how to use this powerful new communications tool.Hiring and Firing Best Practiceshttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/hiring/hiring-and-firing-best-practices.aspx?rssLink=Hiring+and+Firing+Best+PracticesWhat you need to know before making the decisions that change the face of your company.Q&A With Laura Harrishttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/firing/qa-with-laura-harris.aspx?rssLink=Q%2bA+with+Laura+HarrisLaura Harris, author of "Surrender to Win," talks about winning in the current economy.Employee Reviewshttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/performance-evaluation/open-dialogue.aspx?rssLink=Open+DialogueRemodeler Bob Fleming uses this employee review form to establish an honest dialogue between employees and management. Helping Employees Navigate Personal Challenges Without Undermining the Companyhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/human-resources/lean-on-me.aspx?rssLink=Lean+on+MeTroubled employees merit help, but not at the risk of the company overall.Using Video Ads for Recruitinghttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/hiring/video-star.aspx?rssLink=Video+StarBel Air Construction is using a novel approach in its quest to fill three sales positions. Hoping to attract more qualified, serious applicants, the Jarrettsville, Md., design/build firm created a want ad video for its Web site.Dealing With Subcontractorshttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/human-resources/qa-dealing-with-subcontractors.aspx?rssLink=Byrd1%3a+Dealing+With+SubcontractorsHow can I get our subs to treat customers’ homes with respect – not just another job site, i.e., cleanliness, radio volume/stations, etc.?Web Extra: Unclassified Advertisinghttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/human-resources/web-extra-unclassified-advertising.aspx?rssLink=Web+Extra%3a+Unclassified+AdvertisingHere's the text used in Bennett Contracting's long-running online help-wanted ad aimed at attracting skilled carpenters who are burned-out from working for themselves.