RCS Influencers
Creating Diversity Means Engaging with and Educating Local and Regional Demographics
RCS Influencer Rudy Gutierrez says that underrepresented groups are the future of the roofing industry. In today’s business environment adopting a diversity strategy is very import to the future of an organization. Organizations must take the time to understand their local and regional changing demographics, all with diverse cultures. There is a ...
Implement Technology to Give Your Customers a Better Experience with Your Company
RCS Influencer Mark Holencik details how he implemented new technologies throughout the years to help his business, but more importantly to help his customers. I have always looked at the newest products whether it was materials or technology. Most will always tell you how you are wasting your time and money ...
Cell Phones on the Job - What’s your policy?
Are cell phones friend or foe? They are a valuable tool on the job, but then there is the personal abuse aspect. RCS Influencer Jon Stantz says it's a two-edged sword. It's a tough question. Obviously, anytime you are on the phone you’re not physically working. On our projects, six ...
A Culture of Technology is Important
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. RCS Influencer Heidi J. Ellsworth says that safely incorporating mobile devices on the roof can differentiate your business. In today’s world, we have almost everything on our phone. The weather, email, text, airplane tickets or sports results, every day we are more reliant on our smartphone. ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® RCS Influencer Charles Antis says to work with employees on compensation for personal phone use.
RCS Influencer Charles Antis recommends that you allow the flexibility of your employees to choose whether or not they want to use your phone or have their own. Charles states, "If the phone is needed to perform at the work and you're going to need to call somebody offsite and ...
The Hidden Risk: Cell Phone Use on Jobsites
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says that for worker safety it’s important for contractors to have a cell phone policy. We live in a mobile world. With so many useful and entertaining features, we’ve quickly become dependent on our phones. This can be problematic when it comes to cell phone use and ...
With Safety in Mind, Cell Phones are Not Allowed on the Roof
RCS Influencer Rudy Gutierrez, Shell Roofing, says that cell phones have created many safety hazards on the roof. While cell phones have clearly changed our business culture and improved our communications capabilities, it can be a double-edged sword on the roof. Cells phones have created safety hazards and loss of production ...
Valuing 20-Somethings in Your Company
It’s more important now than ever to embrace and explore the benefits that young people bring to business. Many companies welcome young employees with open arms, while others tend to shy away from them, opting instead for more mature and experienced individuals. Today’s generation is far different from older generations in numerous ...
It Can be a Challenge Finding Younger Workers to Fill the Boots of Retiring Employees
RCS Influencer Jon Stantz says that his younger employees have a hard time envisioning a career in roofing. Our median age here at Pell Roofing and Siding is 33.15 years with the ages ranging from 72 to 19. The older group has been here for most of their working career, the ...
Older and Younger Generations Must Feel Comfortable Sharing with Each Other
RCS influencer Maria Alcala says that sharing knowledge both ways is the key to generations working together successfully. Working with younger generations results in the more seasoned staff sharing their expertise and wisdom and it also benefits the younger team members by allowing them to obtain the education and information they ...
