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Why it’s important to invest in your employees

May 28, 2024 By Kathy Johnson

EDP’s Kathy Johnson explains why employee investment will only increase your company’s value.

This article is tagged with EDP, employee retention, HR Solutions, human resources, May 2024 and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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Find out what drives your employees

April 19, 2024 By Kathy Johnson

Money isn’t everything in today’s workplace. EDP’s Kathy Johnson asks: What is motivating your team?

This article is tagged with EDP, employee retention, HR Solutions, human resources, March 2024, promotion, women in propane and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Effective employee communication requires collaboration

January 25, 2024 By Kathy Johnson

A collaborative approach toward employee communication unlocks the value of your people and is vital for the continued success of your propane business.

This article is tagged with EDP, HR Solutions, human resources, January 2024, women in propane and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Navigating workplace conflicts

November 30, 2023 By Kathy Johnson

Kathy Johnson, chief human resource officer for EDP, offers strategies to resolve workplace conflicts and improve team dynamics.

This article is tagged with EDP, employee retention, HR Solutions, human resources, women in propane, workforce development and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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Recruitment and retention: Strategies to navigate a changing landscape

September 15, 2023 By Kathy Johnson

In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, recruiting and retaining top talent have become more intricate and challenging than ever before.

This article is tagged with EDP, employee recruitment, employee retention, hiring, HR Solutions, human resources, women in propane and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Kathy Johnson is earning a law degree to supplement her HR expertise. (Photo: ARMMY PICCA/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

‘HR geek’ Kathy Johnson finds her way to propane

August 4, 2023 By Kathy Johnson

EDP’s Kathy Johnson launches her first column for LP Gas, discussing her journey to the propane industry and her law degree.

This article is tagged with business management, EDP, Employee hiring, employee recruitment, employee retention, employees, HR Solutions, human resources, women in propane and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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Suburban Propane hiring event targets drivers, techs, CSRs

October 31, 2019 By Brian Richesson

Suburban Propane’s national hiring event spanned 47 locations over 22 states to promote openings for drivers, service techs and CSRs.

This article is tagged with Employee hiring, employee recruitment, HR Solutions, Michael Stivala, Suburban Propane and posted in News

Employee hiring and workforce develop are one of the key issues faces the propane industry. Photo: Joe McCarthy

Paraco Gas finds success with new recruitment practices

October 14, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

Paraco Gas introduced a benefits package with some untraditional perks for drivers and service techs at the start of 2019 to help build a healthy workforce.

This article is tagged with Christina Armentano, employee recruitment, HR Solutions, Paraco Gas, workforce and posted in Featured, News

Many of the approved programs target drivers and service technicians. Photo courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council

PERC awards workforce development grants

July 23, 2019 By LP Gas

State associations lead efforts to promote employment opportunities in the propane industry to the next wave of employees.

This article is tagged with HR Solutions, Kentucky, New England, Northeast, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Propane Gas Association of New England (PGANE), state association, workforce development and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Employee around water cooler stock: Spend some casual time around the water cooler, strike up a personal conversation. Photo iStock.com/Wavebreakmedia

Working with the new boss at your operation

April 15, 2019 By Cathy Wallace

When a longtime employee at a family-owned business is promoted to a management position, it can be a challenge for other employees who now have a new boss.

This article is tagged with Cathy Wallace, HR Solutions, San Isabel Services Propane and posted in Current Issue, Featured

TAG: HR Solutions