Struggling to Hire and Train New Technicians – Need Advice

[Smiffy]

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Labour’s Proposed Employment Law Changes: Implications for Employers and Other Recent Developments

King & Spalding is an Am Law 100, Global 30, white-shoe American international corporate law firm with offices located in North America, Europe, and Asia.

www.kslaw.com

I find it hard to believe that even labour can actually be considering half of those anything more than a brainstorm activity gone wrong.
I can see the idea behind some of them but it's very short sited to think that these things will do anything more than discourage employers

 

[6feetdown]

have a read

Labour’s Proposed Employment Law Changes: Implications for Employers and Other Recent Developments

King & Spalding is an Am Law 100, Global 30, white-shoe American international corporate law firm with offices located in North America, Europe, and Asia.

www.kslaw.com

• Flexible working a day one right: This would become a right to flexible working, except where not reasonably feasible, rather than a right to make a request which is the current position.
• Right to ‘switch off’: Labour proposes a ‘right to disconnect’. It says this would be similar to the models in place in Ireland or Belgium, meaning it would take the form of non-legally binding guidance. Based on the Irish experience this would still however be a cultural shift.

 

[Storrsy]

• Flexible working a day one right: This would become a right to flexible working, except where not reasonably feasible, rather than a right to make a request which is the current position.
• Right to ‘switch off’: Labour proposes a ‘right to disconnect’. It says this would be similar to the models in place in Ireland or Belgium, meaning it would take the form of non-legally binding guidance. Based on the Irish experience this would still however be a cultural shift.

"Right to switch off". That's hilarious

 

[6feetdown]

"Right to switch off". That's hilarious

Yeah what a load of billocks

 

[Storrsy]

Yeah what a load of billocks

Just been reading up on It. So it's so the employed have a legal right not to do any form of work/phone calls outside of working hours. Wonder what happens if the self employed tried that

 

[Lancs Lad]

Proposed bill. Means diddly squat unless they win majority to get it through parliament.

 

[doobin]

Proposed bill. Means diddly squat unless they win majority to get it through parliament.

They will probably get a majority. But most manifesto promises are forgotten in the first five minutes of a new term.

 

[Stroppymonkey]

"Right to switch off". That's hilarious

I have the right to switch off as Self Employed person, I just choose not to use it . I fully agree that employees should have the right not to be expected to work/be contacted outside of their paid hours.

 

[ConstructionHR]

Pay more money.

We're actually in the process of reviewing our compensation packages to ensure they're competitive in the market. We already offer good salaries and benefits, and we're looking to enhance them further to attract top talent.

 

[ConstructionHR]

When you say technicians what are you actually looking for. I work for a midsized construction company and we don't employ any technicians.



Doesn't work unfortunately. If you pay them more
1. They seem you as gullible and they can take the piss
2. Most seem to think that rather than working and being better off they can be in the same position but have regular days where they forget to turn in.
3. You get every chancer turning up after the money claiming this that and the other and unable to perform.

Couple of things that work is bonuses. Significant ones, but aswell as being prepared to give them you have to be prepared to take them away. Otherwise they just do no 2.
Job and knock when deserved. It really really gripes lads when they finish a job and you find them a pointless task to fill in the day when they have already earned the company the money. Only really works on last day of the job or tasks like concrete and tarmac.
And final one depending on the type of company you are try advertising on agricultural sites.
Lads that have come from farms learn quickly as they have a lot of transferable skills. Think the money in construction is amazing as they are used to being paid bugger all. And are used to working their arses off.
Or hire eastern Europeans, only need to hire one and they will bring their whole family.

When we refer to "technicians," we're typically talking about skilled workers who specialize in maintaining, repairing, or operating technical equipment or machinery. In the context of construction, these could include equipment operators, mechanics, electricians, HVAC technicians, or even specialized tradespeople like welders or plumbers, depending on the company's needs. If your company doesn't employ technicians in the traditional sense, it might be because your operations are structured differently or you rely on subcontractors or specialized service providers for technical work.


I hear you—it's tough finding that balance where increased pay leads to better outcomes without some challenges. Bonuses with clear guidelines do seem to keep everyone on track, and I get why job-and-knock policies resonate when the team has already put in the hard work. Advertising on agricultural sites is an interesting angle too—I bet those with farming backgrounds bring a lot of dedication and skills to the table. Thanks for sharing these strategies!

 

[ConstructionHR]

Sorry to say most youngsters today want to work in a clean warm office with regular hours for good money.can't say I know of anyone wanting to work in grease and mud these days.I've spent most of my life in grease and mud probably due to my dad saying stop being a big girl and get on with it, in my youth.really hate the cold and mud theses days and getting filthy repairing things.I think it's only going to get worse too unless money is very good.employees seem to rule the roost these days and if they don't get what they want they move on.
nick...

Nick, I totally get where you're coming from. Working in grease and mud isn't for everyone, especially these days when comfort and predictability in a job can be really appealing. Your experience and perspective on how things have changed over time are really insightful. It's definitely a challenge to attract and retain workers in hands-on roles unless the compensation is really competitive. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this—it's a conversation worth having!

 

[ConstructionHR]

you're looking for rocking
as above, no one has any work ethic any more .. the odd one that does is either self employed or those that are employing them will hang onto them for grim death .... the rest have it too easy with their hands held out ... some one said elsewhere here today .. benefits should be at subsistence level/half min. wage , not beer, fags, 80" colour tv and new everything available, for the asking ... incentivise the ba**ards to get off their arses

I hear you—it can be really frustrating when it seems like work ethic isn't what it used to be. Finding dedicated workers who are motivated to go above and beyond can be a challenge. It's clear you have strong feelings about incentivizing productivity and ensuring benefits are aligned with encouraging hard work. Thanks for sharing your thoughts

 

[Monkeybusiness]

I hear you—it can be really frustrating when it seems like work ethic isn't what it used to be. Finding dedicated workers who are motivated to go above and beyond can be a challenge. It's clear you have strong feelings about incentivizing productivity and ensuring benefits are aligned with encouraging hard work. Thanks for sharing your thoughts

Who do you work for and where are you based?

 

[Brendan]

@ConstructionHR
What work does your company carry out?

As you're in the USA would imagine most of the stuff that applies here is different for you

 

[V8Druid]

Who do you work for and where are you based?

my guess would be vizalogix in Texas

 

[V8Druid]

@ConstructionHR
What work does your company carry out?

As you're in the USA would imagine most of the stuff that applies here is different for you

another paper shuffling outfit, I'd guess, leaching off those that do actually 'do something'

 

[V8Druid]

my guess would be vizalogix in Texas

oh Quelle surpreese as Del boy would say ... look what I just found elsewhere - cover blown

Hey everyone,

We’ve been facing some tough challenges with hiring and training at our company, I posted about that and have received some valuable feedback from you! Highly appreciate the help!!
We recently came across something called Vizalogix , vizalogix.com. It’s supposed to help with parts browsing, service scheduling, and technician selection through an app i think's called Technician Now.

Has anyone here had any experience with Vizalogix? We’re curious to hear if it’s helped streamline operations or improve service request management and technician dispatch. Any feedback or insights would be really helpful as we consider our options.

Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts!

 

[Brendan]

oh Quelle surpreese as Del boy would say ... look what I just found elsewhere - cover blown

Seems to be a middleman company, that doesn't explain what it actually does besides filling every section with thrown out ai garbage/filler, although does look like Volvo own a stake.
Unfortunately rather than just coming out, on the first post and saying "hi, I'm xxx from yyy and this is what we do" they decide to take people for idiots.
Personally can't see the gain, most companies will have their own fitter/s on staff or have numbers for some and all are capable of calling manufacturers/suppliers for part prices and availability

 

[V8Druid]

'nother bunch of ws leaching off those can actually do, or at least contribute, positively, to an economy

 

[V8Druid]

'nother bunch of ws leaching off those can actually do, or at least contribute, positively, to an economy

seems to have gone quiet/AWOL/vanished without trace .. oh dear, what a shame, never mind
kitchen too hot I suppose