Topic: Business Operations

  • WQA’s Business Boot Camp to focus on recruitment


    The Water Quality Association’s 2024 Business Boot Camp will focus on strategies to drive recruitment and retention success to help water treatment dealers grow their business in a tight labor market. The sixth annual Boot Camp will be held Monday, March 4, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, one day before the…

  • Disciplinary Actions


    Disciplining employees who fall short of workplace expectations and policies is one of the most difficult parts of supervision and management. Employees who are not meeting expectations might become defensive, lose motivations or even consider resigning when confronted, particularly if they are not expecting negative feedback. A poor performance review should never come as a…

  • Hiring Managers Interview Guide


    At WQA, we are invested in the success of your business and employees. Our External Recruitment and Interview Guidelines can walk you through every step – from how to post a position on job boards to conducting the perfect interview. These guidelines can help ensure you attract the right candidates for your company. 

  • WQA Essentials: Appreciation in the Workplace


    Join us to learn about Appreciation in the Workplace from Julie Hietala, Director of Human Resources, Packard Culligan Water. This is part of the WQA Essentials webinar series. 

  • Business Operations Report


    FY 2021 Results Now Available! FY 2021 Business Operations Report results are now available for all dealers who participated in WQA’s new Business Operations Report. Companies who qualify for results will have access to question-by-question comparisons and personalized dynamic results. FY 2019 and FY 2020 Business Operations Report results are also available for all dealers…

  • Cash or Ash?


    This webinar discussed the ins and outs of doing business with cannabis operators. After you watch the webinar, you can earn 0.1 CPD by passing this quiz.

  • Let the Science Do the Talking: How to Grow Your Business With WQRF Research Results


    It’s a fact shown time and time again that consumers trust third party information and science. Is your company leveraging all the Water Quality Research Foundation (WQRF) has to offer? This webinar is dedicated to WQRF research results for several completed studies. Get a refresh on the scientific findings and hear from experts on practical…

  • Antitrust Compliance Fundamentals for Businesses


    Whether from a large company or a small one, you will learn about the fundamental rules of engagement among competitors, as well as between suppliers and manufacturers, sellers and resellers, and dealers and consumers. The webinar addresses the basics of U.S. and state antitrust laws and their economic underpinnings as they apply to all business…

  • Level Up with Industry Engagement


    Sponsored by WQA Women in Industry (WIN) Advisory Council, this webinar looks at ways of boosting your career through industry volunteer and engagement opportunities. The material is relevant to all WQA members looking for opportunities to become more involved in the industry and the association.

  • New Hire Onboarding Guide


    Your Challenge Choosing the right candidates is only half the battle; you need to be sure new employees have the education, tools and knowledge they need from the beginning if they’re to become effective long-term team members. Our Advice You can’t avoid the paperwork of bringing a new person onto your team, but you can…