
Every appliance repair business faces the dreaded slow season, whether it’s a post-holiday lull or a shift in the economy. The default reaction is often to cut hours to save payroll, but that short-term fix can cost you your best technicians in the long run.
Over at Fluid Services, we’ve broken down exactly how Fred’s Appliance handles these downturns without sacrificing employee morale. Instead of sending techs home, we implemented a strategy of guaranteed hours and flexible downtime. It protects their paychecks, builds massive loyalty, and ensures we are fully staffed when the busy season returns.
Curious how it works? Read the full breakdown of our Adjusted Hours Policy and see if it’s right for your shop.
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