Annual poll takes industry’s pulse
April 1, 2015
What is your level of education?
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What is your age?
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Which of the following titles best describes your position?
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| What is the greatest frustration with your job? |
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| “It is difficult to keep key staff year-round due to the ebb and flow of seasonal work.” |
| “We compete against big-box stores and online merchants that do not offer product service. We lose the profit on the product, but are expected to install and service it.” |
| “It is hard to find employees with the same level of motivation for details to provide the best possible service to our clients.” |
| “We try our best and sometimes our client’s expectations are unreasonable.” |
| “Ensuring all details regarding construction is met. Minor details usually get missed or are not quoted up front.” |
| “Finding good employees that want to be accountable for what they do. It seems they are just here for the paycheque.” |
| “Working with customers whose expectations are unreal at times.” |
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