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Stay compliant with the Fair Labor Standards Act

November 29, 2024 By Kathy Johnson

One of the most critical but often misunderstood federal labor regulations is the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

This article is tagged with Department of Labor (DOL), employment, HR Solutions, human resources, workforce and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

PPA partners with campaign to hire military veterans

August 3, 2023 By Danielle Pesta

The Pennsylvania Petroleum Association has partnered with Hire Heroes USA, an employment assistance network for military veterans.

This article is tagged with Pennsylvania, technician training, training, Vets2Techs, workforce, workforce development and posted in News

PERC names new officers, approves funding requests

June 2, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Chris DeFilippo of Superior Plus will become the next chairman of the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) when it meets in July in Big Sky, Montana.

This article is tagged with education, people news, propane cylinders, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), recycling, workforce and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

In the Know: Attracting young recruits

February 23, 2023 By Vicki Andersen

Attracting young recruits to work in your business is as simple as creating incentives that generate interest, says Vicki Andersen of Propane Resources.

This article is tagged with employee recruitment, employees, In the Know, millennials, propane resources, women in propane, workforce, workforce development and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Higher costs for wages and energy are among the pressures that could lead to an economic downturn in 2023. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Economists predict slowdown in 2023

December 16, 2022 By Phillip M. Perry

After two years of frenetic commercial activity fueled by a post-pandemic recovery, strengthening headwinds will tap the brakes on a robust economy.

This article is tagged with economy, employment, Europe, State of the Economy, workforce and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

For two decades, Randy Doyle has analyzed the propane market and offered his business recommendations in LP Gas. (Archives: LP Gas)

Looking back, moving ahead: 8 factors to define propane’s future

December 5, 2022 By Randy Doyle

In his last column with LP Gas, industry veteran Randy Doyle lists his eight most significant observations about the propane industry.

This article is tagged with alternative fuel, autogas, climate change, electricity, Mergers and Acquisitions, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), workforce and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Growth Summit speakers to address employee morale, engagement

June 29, 2022 By Brian Richesson

Propane industry members attending this year’s LP Gas Growth Summit will learn from speakers about how to boost employee morale and engage their workforce.

This article is tagged with Employee hiring, employee recruitment, employee retention, employees, LP Gas Growth Summit, Rural Computer Consultants (RCC), Tiger Payment Solutions, workforce, workforce development and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

Propane retailers evaluate workforce challenges

February 17, 2022 By Danielle Pesta

2021 LP Gas Growth Summit attendees discuss the challenges they are facing retaining a workforce and what hiring tactics they have implemented.

This article is tagged with Employee hiring, employee recruitment, employee retention, hiring, Lakes Gas, LP Gas Growth Summit, propane technology, video, workforce, workforce development and posted in Featured Video

Marketers are raising wages to recruit the next generation of employees. Photo: iStock.com/Kris Hanke

In the Know: Shift to an opportunity mindset

January 3, 2022 By Tamera Kovacs

Propane Resources’ Tamera Kovacs addresses challenges and opportunities propane retailers face as they refocus their businesses in 2022.

This article is tagged with business plan, drivers, In the Know, propane resources, Propane Resources LLC, supply, workforce, workforce development and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

2021 State of the Economy: Positive vibes

December 21, 2021 By Phillip M. Perry

The economic forecast for 2022 promises a largely favorable operating environment for businesses of all sizes despite labor and supply-chain challenges.

This article is tagged with COVID-19, economics, economy, State of the Economy, supply, supply and pricing, workforce, workforce development and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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