Hiring a third party to perform tasks, handle operations or provide services for companies can help as attracting and retaining employees these days is challenging. 

The Association of Manufacturers’ Representatives (AIM/R) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

Reaching the 100-year milestone in business is quite an accomplishment, especially as our world has changed so much during that time

While low wages have increased at a lesser pace in recent months, inflation seems to have dug in more socially, while the relevant match in personal value to workers seems on a downward track.

The month of August is the midpoint in the third quarter of 2022, with oil pricing as of this writing (mid-July) at $103.88 for WTI and $105.77 for Brent — still in the $100 range but down from record highs. 

Foley Mechanical’s Dan Foley looks at some of the trends and issues that the plumbing and heating industry continue to deal with.