Dear Kristy, I’ve been reading your columns, and it sounds like you work with restoration companies across the country. What are companies doing to attract great field team members? We do work with restoration companies nationwide, and the ones attracting strong field talent today all share a few habits. They’ve stopped waiting for applications and […]
Dear Kristy, Are reference checks still relevant? I’ve found references are always just going to say good things about people – there must be a better way. Ah, the good old reference check. Some folks treat it like a formality—something to check off right before sending the offer letter. When done right, they’re one of the […]
Dear Kristy, How can I compete with larger contractors that offer higher pay when I’m a smaller company with tighter margins? You’re not alone—many small business owners wrestle with this exact challenge. Bigger contractors can write bigger paychecks, but that doesn’t always mean they win the talent game. Pay matters, but it isn’t the only […]
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