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Use Paint Pro Training Videos to Teach Key Painting Skills

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A Sherwin-Williams initiative designed to help grow the skill sets of new painters and address an overall painting industry labor shortage continues to be a major success, according to company officials and the contractors who benefit from it.
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Hiring? Think About Character First

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“Hire character. Train skill.” That directive was made popular by Peter Schutz, the former CEO of Porsche whose book, The Driving Force: Getting Extraordinary Results with Ordinary People, was a bestseller. Schutz applied this principle at several Fortune 500 firms along his career path, but would the same idea apply to hires that a painting contractor might make? Continue reading Hiring? Think About Character First →

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Hiring Idea: Tap into Other Trades

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Having a tough time finding the right employees for your residential or commercial painting business? It may be time to consider people working in other construction trades and service industries, says Art Snarzyk, owner of InnerView Advisors. Continue reading Hiring Idea: Tap into Other Trades →

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Internships: A Talent Source for Hiring

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Making great hires is essential for today’s painting contractor. A well-designed internship program can help you find the best talent and fuel productivity and growth, says Dave Scaturro of Alpine Painting and Sandblasting in Paterson, New Jersey. Continue reading Internships: A Talent Source for Hiring →

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Recruitment: 3 Ways to Improve Your Search For Good Candidates

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Finding good people for your painting company can be a challenge. It may be tempting to rely on your friends and family. While networking is a great strategy, it’s time to broaden the search. Since the majority of job seekers use online resources in their search, here are a few ways to reach them. Continue reading Recruitment: 3 Ways to Improve Your Search For Good Candidates →