The hiring process brings its share of questions. Here’s where to turn for help. Never has the hiring process been more complex and full of challenges. For companies intent on taking the best possible path to recruiting and hiring new workers, the process can seem daunting. Fortunately, those in the pest control industry have an assortment of resources that ...
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From Difficult Times Come New Beginnings
Kevin Lewis Home Pest Control, LLC Gilbert, AZ Helping one’s neighbors describes exactly how Kevin Lewis found himself in the pest management business. Working in insurance and coming off a divorce, Kevin found himself as a single father of three, and living next door to another single father, Paul, who happened to own a small pest control business. With shared ...
Read More »Tips for Curating Content Effectively and Legally
In an everchanging digital age, it can be demanding to constantly come up with new and interesting content for social media, email and your website. With all this pressure on you and your team’s shoulders, it may be tempting to lift and reuse something you saw on the internet. However, this type of activity is considered plagiarism and can have ...
Read More »Ignorance Is Far From Bliss When It Comes to Cybercrime Awareness
Before investing in the right tools to protect your sensitive information and defend your computers, tablets, smartphones and other technology, the first line of defense is to understand the most prevalent types of cybercrimes. PHISHING AND SPEAR PHISHING Hackers steal sensitive data, such as credit card and login information, by sending fraudulent email messages that appear to come from a ...
Read More »Safety Starts With Commitment, Training and Hazard Identification
Every pest control company wants its employees to remain safe, and effective planning and training can safeguard all involved. While laws and regulations are in place to protect workers, setting up a robust safety program that includes company investment, preparedness, identifying potential hazards and continuous training that fosters employee buy-in is the key to excellent safety performance, two industry safety ...
Read More »Legal Considerations When Hiring
The job market is a highly competitive one for employers, increasing the pressure to excel in the hiring process and secure the best possible candidates for open positions. In the face of that pressure, however, there is no room to cut corners. The hiring process is rife with legal challenges that employers must follow to ensure a fair process and ...
Read More »6 Ways to Leverage Technology Across Your Business
When pest control operators (PCOs) think of business technology, they may think about their company’s website, or their team’s cell phones or their email system. But in 2018, the plethora of technology solutions available can support and enhance nearly every area of a PCO’s business. The right technology used the right way can boost customer service, employee satisfaction, safety, sales ...
Read More »Smart Homes, Smart Pest Management
The automated home that maintains a consistent comfortable temperature, cleans the floors, turns ovens on or off, and makes coffee in the morning offers conveniences that make everyone’s lives easier. The same home that provides automated smoke and fire detection as well as security systems with cameras that the homeowner can view via a smartphone while away from the house ...
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