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Why Training Matters: Tackling the Restoration Industry's Project Manager Resource Disparity
Hey there! Following up on our last blog post, we continue to explore Project Management Resource Disparity in the restoration industry. In today’s post, we'll delve into the six consequences of not adequately training project managers and address the solution to the resource disparity. Not sure what the Project Manager Resource Disparity is? Check out our previous post for an in-depth look. Now, grab a cup of coffee, and let's chat!
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Why Training Matters: Tackling the Restoration Industry's Project Manager Resource Disparity
Hey there! Following up on our last blog post, we continue to explore Project Management Resource Disparity in the restoration industry. In today’s post, we'll delve into the six consequences of not adequately training project managers and address the solution to the resource disparity. Not sure what the Project Manager Resource Disparity is? Check out our previous post for an in-depth look. Now, grab a cup of coffee, and let's chat!
Delays Occur
We've all experienced project delays, right? B

Get Ahead of the Game: Recruiting Gen Z for Your Restoration Team
Are you tired of the never-ending hiring cycle? You know, the one where it feels like you're always on the lookout for fresh talent to join your restoration company? It can be a real headache trying to find the perfect fit, especially when your team is running thin. So maybe it's time to switch things up.
If you've been focusing on millennials with your recruitment, you need to consider hiring Gen Z workers. If you don’t even know which generation you’re hiring for, you could be missing a big

Elevating Restoration Experiences: Overcoming The Project Management Resource Disparity for Happier Customers
Introduction
In a recent webinar, we discussed an interesting concept that we've been exploring called the Project Management Resource Disparity in the restoration industry. We believe this disparity has a significant impact on customer experience and customer reviews. In this blog post, we're going to take a closer look at this issue and offer some insights on how to address it.
What is the Project Management Resource Disparity?
The Project Management Resource Disparity refers to a misalign

The Power of Family in Business: ATI's Journey to Success
In today's blog article, we'll explore the inspiring story of ATI, the nation's largest family-operated disaster recovery services firm. Founded in 1989 by Gary Moore with just one van and three employees, ATI has since expanded to a remarkable 2000 employees and 60 locations across the country. The Moore family, including Gary as Chairman and his sons Jeff, Ryan, and Scott, each playing a unique role, has been instrumental in maintaining a family atmosphere within the company while driving its

Boosting Community Involvement & Employee Loyalty: Lessons from Guarantee Restoration
In the most recent podcast episode of The Restoration Playbook Podcast, industry leader Guarantee Restoration, unpacked how their focus on community involvement has provided a huge boost to their employee loyalty. In a volatile industry with high turnover rates, the significance of this can't be understated. We wanted to dive deeper into what Guarantee Restoration was doing right, and what we could learn from their example.
Drawing from their experience and insights, here are some of the key st

The 6 Biggest Barriers in Hiring and Training New Estimators
The restoration industry is not opportunity restrained, it’s resource restrained. That means that more and more companies are on the hunt for talented estimators. But hiring and training new hires isn't a walk in the park in any industry, to say nothing about the complex and ever-changing restoration industry. From adapting to new technology to undoing bad habits, there are a lot of barriers in between a new estimator and a successful, fully competent, productive team member. We've got the scoop