Remodeling: Recruiting and Retaininghttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/management/personnel-management/recruiting-retention-training/recruiting-retention-training.aspx?view=rss&id=Query_tcm1765824<url /><link /></image><description>The Information Source for the Home Building Industry</description><language>en-us</language><pubDate /><webMaster /><item><title>From Salesperson to Sales Manager — Transitioning to a New Rolehttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/sales/from-sales-to-sales-management.aspx?rssLink=From+Sales+to+Sales+ManagementYou may be a veteran when it comes to selling, but moving from remodeling sales to being a sales manager entails taking on a new set of responsibilities.Hiring Staff Using Social Networkinghttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/hiring/social-call.aspx?rssLink=Social+CallMore remodelers are using social netowrking sites to find qualified employees.New Year, New Team, New Leaderhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/training/new-year-new-team.aspx?rssLink=New+Year%2c+New+TeamLearning theory shows that people are most ready for change under conditions of moderate tension or anxiety. Are you and your staff ready yet?Look Outside the Remodeling Box, and Learn to Thrivehttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/company-culture/how-to-thrive.aspx?rssLink=How+to+ThriveColumnist and consultant Linda Case visits "the coolest small company in America" and brings back some lessons for remodelers.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.Figure This: Dropout Rates and 'Real-World' Educationhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/economic-conditions/july-2009-figure-this.aspx?rssLink=July+2009+Figure+ThisA statistical glimpse at factors influencing the resurging move toward career and technical education.A Gradual Return to Hands-on Education?http://www.remodeling.hw.net/training/reskilling-recovering-remodeling.aspx?rssLink=Reskilling%2c+Recovering%2c+RemodelingRemodelers have long lamented the gutting of skilled-trade education in the U.S. Economic realities may bring it back.Construction Training and Education, Stimulated?http://www.remodeling.hw.net/training/construction-education-and-training-stimulated.aspx?rssLink=Stimulus+and+Construction+EducationRemodelers and other construction trade contractors can look forward to a potential additional boost -- in this case, to their future workforce -- through aspects of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that support construction education and training.Businesses That Model Upbeat Behavior Gain Loyal Customers and Staffhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/company-culture/pass-it-on.aspx?rssLink=Pass+It+OnA visit to an airport restaurant demonstrates that companies benefit by institutionalizing friendliness, courtesy, and good humor.Internship Programs Benefit the Company and the Internhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/tubs/mentoring-lessons.aspx?rssLink=Mentor+Lessons+3Working with interns allows kitchen and bath designers to give back to the industry.No More Business-as-Usualhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/building-science/to-do-list.aspx?rssLink=To-Do+ListBusiness-as-usual won't cut it in the new economy. The remodeling industry needs to make changes to its licensing practices and how it verifies residential energy-efficient upgrades.New to You: Tips for Using New Building Productshttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/production-manager/product-proliferation.aspx?rssLink=Product+ProliferationSimple tips for helping remodeling staff safely and properly use new building products.Group Seminars to Help Manage Stresshttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/training/stress-busting.aspx?rssLink=Stress+BustingTeach employees to manage anger and other emotions to avoid conflict with clients.Getting Compensation Back in Linehttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/compensation/getting-compensation-back-in-line.aspx?rssLink=Getting+Compensation+Back+in+LineRemodelers are no longer hostage to employees' compensation demands. How career paths and clear evaluations can be a win-win for company and staff alike.These Practical Tips Will Help Remodelers Get More Bang from Their Home Show Bucks.http://www.remodeling.hw.net/salesperson/home-show-success-a-remodelers-checklist.aspx?rssLink=Home+Show+Success%3a+A+Remodeler%e2%80%99s+ChecklistFor remodelers, home show success begins with choosing the right producer and venue, creating a welcoming exhibit, and manning it with trained and enthusiastic staff who follow up with leads quickly.The Upsides of Downsizing Can Include Better Replacement Staffhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/company-culture/take-stock-opportunity-knocks.aspx?rssLink=Take+Stock%2c+Opportunity+Knocks!Layoffs can be unavoidable in the remodeling recession, but they can also be a valuable impetus for rewriting job descriptions and coming out stronger.Hiring a Production Managerhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/production-manager/hiring-a-production-manager.aspx?rssLink=Cunningham4%3a+Hiring+a+Production+ManagerTips on organizing field crew for optimal production.The Importance of Benefitshttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/benefits/the-importance-of-benefits.aspx?rssLink=The+Importance+of+BenefitsComprehensive benefits packages can be the key to attracting quality employees to your team.Best Foot Forwardhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/customer-satisfaction/frontline-relationships.aspx?rssLink=People%2bSkills%3a+Frontline+RelationshipsIt is essential that your employees put their best foot forward when connecting with clients.Build Trust Along with Processeshttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/training/ask-the-expert-joy-kilgore.aspx?rssLink=Ask+the+Expert%3a+Joy+KilgoreBuild trust along with processes before delegating responsibility to key employees.