Mandy McIntyre - RCS Influencer
Can you provide guidance on effectively onboarding new employees to align with the company culture?
First impressions matter, so start the onboarding process before day one. Send a welcome email with information about the company’s mission, values and what to expect. This sets the tone and eases first-day nerves. On their first day, make it personal. A warm welcome from leadership and team members goes ...
What are some innovative approaches to talent development and retention?
In the roofing industry, attracting and keeping top talent is critical for long-term success. One innovative approach to talent development is cross-training across specialties. For example, a crew member focused on installations could learn project management or safety compliance. This not only builds skills but also keeps employees engaged by ...
Mental health is a safety concern
By Dani Sheehan. By addressing mental health as a core component of safety, the roofing industry can reduce risks and build a culture of resilience and care that benefits both workers and employers alike. When we think about safety in the construction industry, the conversation often centers on visible hazards: fall risks, ...
How one contractor is confronting mental health in construction
By Jesse Sanchez. Mississippi roofing company tackles the mental health crisis in construction to help prevent suicide. In the construction industry, where suicide rates remain alarmingly high, Graham Roofing, a small business in West Point, Mississippi, has taken significant steps to address the issue by implementing a comprehensive ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Announces 2024 Influencers for its Coffee Shop Communities
RCS Influencers celebrates its eighth year of giving back to the industries it serves. RoofersCoffeeShop, the award-winning website where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, announces the 2024 Coffee Shop Influencers for RoofersCoffeeShop, MetalCoffeeShop™ and CoatingsCoffeeShop™. Each month these Influencers respond to a topic ...
Growing company culture during the holidays
RCS Influencer Mandy McIntyre says it's important to recognize that you probably have employees that celebrate other holidays. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation between Multimedia Manager Megan Ellsworth and Mandy McIntyre, owner of Level Up Consultants. You can listen to the interview or read the transcript ...
¡Celébralo con Nosotros! Learn About Latino Culture This Hispanic Heritage Month
By Dani Sheehan. Building cross-cultural connections starts by entering the conversation. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning something new about your Latino coworkers. September 15 to October 15 marks National Hispanic Heritage Month each year in the United States. Its purpose is to celebrate the history, culture and contributions of ...
Meet the Best in The Midwest at the 2023 MRCA Conference
By Evelyn Witterholt. The MRCA 2023 Conference will be held in Omaha, Nebraska on October 18-20, 2023. Midwest roofing contractors rejoice! The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association’s (MRCA) 2023 Conference is right around the corner. On October 18-20, join hundreds of roofing contractors, builders, consultants and more as they meet in ...
Top 20 Insights From Our 2022 RoofersCoffeeShop® Influencers
By Evelyn Witterholt. Our 2022 influencers gave us a lot of insight into roofing industry trends and helpful business advice. Each year, we here at RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) name a number of roofing professionals to be our RCS Influencers. These influencers come from all sectors of this industry, from contracting to ...
Breaking the Mental Health Stigma in the Roofing Industry
By Evelyn Witterholt. We speak with members of the roofing industry about their experience with the unseen danger of the construction industry: mental health issues. Did you know that 83% of construction workers have experienced a mental health issue? Did you also know that the construction industry has one of the ...
