For HVAC industry, it's crucial issue to address..
It's the nature of the business that HVAC technicians need to work lot more hours during certain times of the year.
WORK-LIFE BALANCE HVAC Matthew Holtkamp has been married to his Susan for more than 25 years, and there was time he wondered if he would have the chance to meet spouse because he worked so many hours.
The owner of Holtkamp Heating and Air Suwanee, Georgia, remembers working so much when he started out that he wondered how he would ever meet wife to start family.
Sky Swanson, owner of Swanson Services Albuquerque, New Mexico, takes different approach.
The owners of C&C Heating and Air Conditioning Roseville, Michigan, of pride.
The firm retains 90% of its employees on average, with most of the turnover coming in the first few months.
That's when the rest of the staff needs to step up and start reaching out to customers, Hottle said.
For example, he'll often send technician to provide account of what the job entails..
then you're going to lose those good guys that you have...
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