As a rule, the trades don’t usually give a hoot about HR—until it’s too late.
Trades businesses often need significant support in the areas of apprenticeship and hiring, including:
- Establishing performance requirements
- Developing structured training programs
- Determining appropriate wages
But, they also need guidance in developing the sorts of policies and procedures that will protect the company from employment-related liability, such as hiring and firing practices, internal controls, and drug and alcohol policies.
Growth is sexy, paperwork isn’t. But to be successful in the long term, trades businesses need both.
“LPLGroup saved us a lot of down the road grief by dealing with our HR problems quickly and effectively! Within less than 6 months, we were back on track with our apprenticeship programs, policies, and better hiring practices.” R. Fenoruck (Electrician), Edmonton, AB, September 20, 2010
“Having Harriet work with me to manage my business more efficiently was the best money spent!!! She has a matter-a-fact approach that sugar coats nothing!!! I truly recommend Harriet's services to any small or mid- size business owners that would like to see the work climate of the office or shop change drastically for the better and margins increase!!!” P. Jennings, Minuteman Press Strathcona, Sherwood Park, AB, May 21, 2009
