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The residential service industry is poised for significant growth due to factors like an aging population and increasing demand for convenience. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for…

As residential service companies, the success of your business greatly relies on the skills and dedication of your employees. According to a survey conducted by the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC), 73% of plumbing companies reported difficulties in finding qualified workers. By providing current and potential employees with the necessary support and adding value to their…

The Top 5 Questions Plumbing Candidates Should Ask During an Interview Asking questions during a plumbing interview to be a plumber is important for several reasons. First, it demonstrates your interest in the position and your willingness to learn more about the company and the role. Second, it allows you to gather more information about…

At Work With Your Handz, we find the right candidates for skilled trades in the residential and commercial service industries. Work With Your Handz has recently reached our 100th 5-star Google review, a milestone that reflects the satisfaction of our clients and candidates. The Importance of Skilled Trades in Residential and Commercial Services Skilled trades…

As a recruiter, finding the right candidates to fill open positions can be a challenge in today’s competitive job market. According to a report by ServiceTitan, industries like the HVAC industry, are expected to grow by over 15% in the next five years, creating even more demand for skilled workers. The report also found that…

Recipe for Finding Talent: Serves all. • 3 parts Soft Skills • 3 parts technical aptitude • 2 parts industry experience • 3 parts good attitude • 3 parts willingness to learn Mix and serve immediately!

Today we’d like to introduce you to Kelly Presgrave and Dana Hubchen. Hi Kelly and Dana, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself. We founded Work With Your Handz in 2018 while with family members at a residential services industry event. The predominant topic of conversation was a lack of skilled trades talent.…

Here at Work With Your Handz we work with companies large and small, from 3 employees and one service area to 250 employees and multiple locations. No matter the size of your company, the benefits of belonging to a contractor’s group are enormous, and the dividends can be felt far into the future.

As the recruiting experts for the residential service industry, we are often asked what we see for the future of trades. Our predictions for 2023 are based on historical trends and recent macroeconomic environment developments.

If you own or operate a residential service business, you are probably acutely aware of the war for talent. Across the board we are seeing a rise in incentives to bring talent in and retain it. It is exciting to see those in the industry come up with creative and new ideas to stand out…