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LearnToRestore.com Partners with Large Loss Mastery to Offer Online Classes

August 24, 2023 10:00 am

LearnToRestore.com, an IICRC approved school and restoration education platform, has joined forces with Large Loss Mastery, the leader in large loss disaster recovery training, to present an exciting opportunity for professionals seeking top-tier education in large loss restoration. The partnership brings Large Loss Mastery’s highly acclaimed classes to an online live-stream format, enabling students from around the world to access this comprehensive training conveniently from their own locations. Large Loss Mastery has long been recognized as a trailblazer in the disaster recovery industry, offering specialized training to professionals involved in managing and mitigating large-scale

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C&R Roundtable: Software

August 24, 2023 8:00 am

Publisher’s Note: At C&R, we believe roundtable discussions just like this are one of the best ways to offer unencumbered information, opinions, and answers in print form. With the rapid growth in technology platforms in our industry, especially in the job management realm, we reached out to seven software providers, and asked them each the same series of questions about their product. It is our hope this article will help restorers make more educated decisions when it comes to choosing the best technology fit. 1. How long have you been in business? Donald: Encircle

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The Role of AI in HR: Shaping a Modern Workforce

August 22, 2023 12:13 am

In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the workforce has transformed the way we work, communicate, and even make decisions. Among the sectors reaping the benefits of AI, Human Resources (HR) stands out as a prime example of how this technology is revolutionizing traditional practices and ushering in a new era of efficiency, personalization, and data-driven decision-making. Historically, HR departments have been responsible for managing an array of personnel-related tasks, such as recruitment, employee engagement, payroll, and performance evaluations. These responsibilities, while crucial, have often consumed

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Protecting Your Right to Payment: What Contractors Must Know in the Wake of Hurricane Hilary

August 21, 2023 3:48 pm

Getting Paid for Work on Hurricane Hilary from Edward Cross on Vimeo. As a disaster recovery contractor, you play a vital role in helping communities rebuild after a devastating natural event like Hurricane Hilary. Your dedication to repairing and restoring homes and businesses is commendable. However, rushing out to address the damage can lead to some legal and financial pitfalls if you don’t carefully navigate California’s labyrinth of consumer protection regulations. It is essential understand and comply with the statutory requirements to ensure you are paid for your services. Here are some crucial points

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What Is Modern Leadership?

August 21, 2023 8:59 am

Forbes defines leadership as “a process of social influence, which maximizes the efforts of others, towards the achievement of a goal.” Leadership requires continuous learning, improvement, and growth. Each new generation in the workforce looks for different traits and values in their leaders. In this episode of Restoration Today, Brandon Reece and Chris Nordyke share their insights on modern leadership, answering questions like: What defines a good leader in today’s world? What’s your take on buzzwords surrounding leaders today – like grit, discipline, etc.? How much does discipline, alone, matter in the trek to

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Success! 2023 International Restoration Convention and Industry Expo Thrives in Orlando

August 16, 2023 8:12 am

This April 24th, 25th and 26th marked the most attended and most robust International Restoration Convention & Industry Expo. The gathering, which took place at Orlando’s Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, convened more than 1,000 restoration professionals from across the United States, as well as Canada and Australia, for a fast-paced three days of continued education and networking amidst the palm trees and balmy breezes of central Florida. Filled with learning opportunities, the 2023 International Restoration Convention & Industry Expo offered attendees the chance to select one of four pre-convention courses through which they could

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CALL FOR TEAMS: SOCKTember 2023

August 15, 2023 11:43 am

What is SOCKTember 2023?  It’s simple really. Most local community services NEED socks. It is one of the highest demand items for people in need of all ages. SOCKTember was started with the idea of picking up an extra pack of new socks whenever team members go to the store. If teams of contractors, customers, and community members did this we could raise a lot of new socks for local agencies. During the month of September, local teams get together to raise as many new pairs of socks as they can. In October, we

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Add a Zero: Proven Strategies for Growing Your Restoration Business

August 15, 2023 11:29 am

My name is Jeff Moore. I’m a proud second-generation restorer. With my brothers Scott and Ryan, I work for our family restoration company, ATI Restoration, the company our dad, Gary Moore, founded 34 years ago. Born into a stereotypical blue-collar household, Dad learned the value of hard work and determination early on. While still in high school, he began working in the carpet cleaning and restoration industries. Dad entered the restoration business full-time after college, going to work for a multi-generation restoration contractor.  ATI’s story, from startup to America’s largest family-operated restoration company, is

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Culture for Growth | Restoration Master Class Episode 13

August 15, 2023 7:14 am

Welcome to season 2, episode 13 of the Restoration Master Class! Our 2023 Master Class series on Profitability is sponsored by Encircle! In this episode, we are joined by Mammoth Restoration‘s Chief Culture Officer Mike Bevilacqua. Since recording this episode, the company merged with BluSky – and part of the driving force behind the sale and valuation was the overall culture of the company. Through his years of ownership, Mike worked hard to create a place people wanted to work – and a place where people were recognized and well-compensated for the work and talents

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