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•21 February, 2023
The True Cost of Bad Onboarding for Water Techs
So, you've hired a new water tech to help out with your restoration business. That's great news! But, do they know what they're doing? Do they have the skills and knowledge they need to get the job done right?
If you're not providing comprehensive onboarding and training, the answer is probably no. In fact, a bad onboarding process can cost your business a lot of time, money, and headaches.
Let's break it down.
Infographic: Average Water Tech Onboarding Cost
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So, you've hired a new water tech to help out with your restoration business. That's great news! But, do they know what they're doing? Do they have the skills and knowledge they need to get the job done right?
If you're not providing comprehensive onboarding and training, the answer is probably no. In fact, a bad onboarding process can cost your business a lot of time, money, and headaches.
Let's break it down.
Infographic: Average Water Tech Onboarding Cost
According to our State of the
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