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Automation Unplugged: Ron Callis and Tres Huber
Automation Unplugged is an interview series featuring experts from all over the custom integration industry. These interviews serve as a tool for anyone in the industry to stay in the loop on the latest trends, news and learn a thing or two from these industry...
Staffing Company To Watch For In 2019
Custom Electronics Industry: Staffing Company To Watch For In 2019 Residential Systems serves the custom home entertainment and automation designers and installation professionals, giving them solid business solutions to real-work problems. They provide their...
CE Pro Magazine Interviews CEO Tres Huber
CE Pro Magazine Interviews CEO Tres Huber On The Labor Shortage CE Pro magazine is the leading trade publication for professionals involved in the custom electronics industry. Recently, the magazine featured an article on the “State of the Industry-Tech Trends.” They...
The Cost of an Under-Qualified Tech
At the rate technology grows and evolves each year, one of the biggest challenges that integrators face is finding quality labor to keep up with the demands of the industry. While on one hand, this seems like a good problem to have, it is still a negative factor...
Why the Custom Integration Industry Is So Secure
The future for the custom integration industry is strong. It is a field that is constantly changing with the times, therefore giving the jobs and careers within it the kind of stability we all desire. Other industries, which are often stuck within themselves, cannot...
Integrators: Plenty of Projects, Not Enough Manpower?
Have you ever had to turn down a project simply because you don’t have enough qualified technicians to complete the job? This recurring problem is showing up across the industry. It's a frustrating spot to be in, not to mention it's directly affecting the growth of...
Still Making Mediocre Hires? You’re Not Alone…
Are you tired of hiring the perfect skillset only to find out they're only mediocre employees? Do you have multiple weak links on your team? Trying to find the perfect fit for your company can be a long process, and choosing the wrong hire not only costs you time, but...
Why Company Culture is Crucial
You have the skills necessary for the job, but will you be a good cultural fit for the company? One of the main purposes of a job interview is to allow employees on the team to assess the potential cultural fit of a job candidate. Not only do you need to exhibit the...
The Value of a Well-Rounded Technician
There are many challenges integrators face when looking for the perfect A/V technician. Keeping in mind the weight that even just one under-qualified technician can hold, hiring should never be a rushed or laxed process, regardless of how big the need may be. One...
A/V Job Might Be Your Next Best Career Move
3 Reasons Why an A/V Job Might Be Your Next Best Career Move In an economy full of uncertainty, A/V jobs hold their own. No matter the scenario, the average company can't fall behind on technology for too long, ensuring the ongoing need for audiovisual techs to...