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  • Inside View: Employee benefits
    October 3, 2008
    Ninety-seven percent of respondents to the 2008 National Glass Association Competitiveness Survey reported they offer employees vacation days. Seventy-five percent offer medical benefits, according to a study conducted by The MPI Group, Shaker Heights, Ohio. Survey participants consisted primarily of representatives from privately held auto glass repair and replacement companies with annual sales...

  • Personality matters
    Good hires are more than just a strong resume
    September 12, 2008
    Industry managers say hiring an applicant with a personality that will fit with the company team can be more beneficial than simply hiring someone with a strong skill set.  Larger lite sizes with low-emissivity coatings often necessitate that the products be heat-strengthened or tempered to prevent thermal or mechanical stress breakage  

  • Interview questions for auto glass technicians

    Find the right fit
    September 12, 2008
    Experienced auto glass technicians are in short supply these days, but that doesn't mean you have to settle for second-best.

  • Preventing fire losses
    August 22, 2008
        Businesses sometimes spend a lot of money on elaborate security or alarm systems designed to protect their facilities but overlook the basics of loss prevention. Take a few moments to review these tips from the Insurance Information Institute for preventing fire losses:Are employees trained in fire safety? Do they know exactly what to do if a fire starts? Extra training is...

  • Substance abuse impacts the workplace
    August 15, 2008
        When just one worker has a problem with substance abuse, it can impact the workplace in so many ways that are costly for the employer.If the employee is absent, you have decreased production and the cost of temporary staff to fill in. If the substance abuse leads to increased accidents on the job, you are faced with medical claims, lost time and even repairing or replacing...

  • Beating the odds
    August 1, 2008
            If you follow the news, you know that mortgage foreclosures have been on the front page frequently in recent months, and you would think that adjustable rates and subprime lending are the primary culprit. You may not know that the odds of losing your home because of a disability of the primary wage-earner are even greater. According to the Federal Housing...

  • Preventing employee injuries
    July 25, 2008
        Many employers think that exposure to hazardous materials or use of dangerous power tools causes the greatest number of injuries in a workplace. However, according to the Insurance Information Institute, in most years the three top causes of injuries in the workplace are: over exertion or injuries caused from excessive lifting, pushing, pulling, holding, carrying or...

  • Hiring the best
    Glass companies search for good employees
    July 22, 2008
    Officials from companies large and small have one thing to say about hiring: experienced people are near impossible to find.

  • Poker play
    Know when to hold `em; know when to fold `em
    July 22, 2008
    This article is first in a series that will explore how to run a successful shop, and will touch on various aspects of managing a business including: when/how to expand, downsize, sell your business; decide on location, whether to rent or buy; when to add new products, services and people; when to diversify; and when to change name, logo and marketing materials.

  • Paycheck calculator
    July 22, 2008
    An employee’s pay package goes far beyond his/her wage. Download this PDF document to calculate your employees’ full packages, including benefits, insurance and miscellaneous items such as uniforms.
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