by Jenny Boone | Dec 6, 2017 | Industry News and Articles
Registered Apprenticeship Related Instruction Grant Opportunity As part of its program to expand Registered Apprenticeship in our state, funded under the ApprenticeshipUSA Expansion grants, the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation has made funds...
by Jenny Boone | Dec 6, 2017 | IEC News and Events
A common question I am asked, when people learn I have spent almost my entire professional life in the construction field, is, “What was THAT like?” Women especially ask me this; both out of curiosity of choice and wondering if it was a nightmare… It was not. What I...
by Jenny Boone | Oct 6, 2017 | Industry News and Articles
For Immediate Release: September 2017Contact: Pat CooperExecutive Vice President – Director of Communications and Corporate SupportE-mail: [email protected]: 507.455.5747 Federated Mutual Group named to 2017 Ward’s 50® Top Performers Ward Group®, a...
by Jenny Boone | Oct 6, 2017 | Industry News and Articles
Once upon a time, we’d just ask our friend or family member to refer a good electrician or HVAC repairperson. While that certainly still happens, traditional word of mouth is no longer the only resource. Today, the new normal is to grab your phone and search for,...
by Jenny Boone | Oct 5, 2017 | Industry News and Articles
HR Question of the Month Question: Our employee has tendonitis. His condition has not seen any improvement, if anything he has experienced regression. To date we have conducted two ergonomic assessments. We made the recommended adjustments following both...
by Jenny Boone | Sep 6, 2017 | Industry News and Articles
When you were a kid, going to school and getting passing grades was not optional—it was expected. And if you did not score well on assignments and quizzes, it would most certainly show up on your report card. Reflecting on all the classes and assignments, it’s evident...
by Jenny Boone | Aug 7, 2017 | Industry News and Articles
It’s nearly impossible these days for businesses to operate without the help of Internet-connected devices, which exposes them to cybercrime. It’s the small- to medium-sized businesses, however, that are especially vulnerable: half are victims of cybercrime and nearly...
by Jenny Boone | Aug 7, 2017 | Industry News and Articles
Greetings, My name is Kyle Shatzer and I work for Hawkins Electric Service Inc. I chose the electrical path for a couple of reasons. I graduated high school in 2013 and did not know exactly what I wanted to do in the future, so of course I did as any other 18 year old...
by Jenny Boone | Aug 7, 2017 | Industry News and Articles
During the 2017 Legislative Session, the Maryland General Assembly approved House Bill 467. The bill, whose effective date is June 1, 2017, focuses on contracts funded through the State’s Capital Budget and applies to contracts for at least $500,000 for a capital...
