Better scheduling can improve employee retention

June 1st, 2023

Editor’s note: When discussing employee retention problems, one of the most commonly cited causes are the hours this industry requires—early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays. As you’ll read below, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention refers to this type of schedule as “shiftwork” and cautions that it can negatively affect workers’ safety and […]

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TRD Spring Boot Camp

June 1st, 2023

Training leads Justin Beckman, Kevin Vasquez and Steve Belliveau kick off the hands-on training with a structure install. Photo courtesy of Nick Deninno, B&R Innovations. The Spring TRD Boot Camp was held at Made in the Shade Rentals in West Sacramento, Calif. The event kicked off on March 14 with a welcome reception hosted by […]

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2023 State of the industry

June 1st, 2023

At the start of each year, ATA surveys the readers of its various publications  to learn about current trends, business challenges and opportunities. As anticipated, inflation, the supply chain and hiring remain the top concerns, but revenues are up and growth plans are in the works for most respondents. Figure 1. Even though the makeup […]

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InTents welcomes new editorial board

June 1st, 2023

A hearty thanks to the following members of the tent and event rental industry who have volunteered to serve on the 2023/2024 InTents Editorial Board: Dave Cesar, Blue Peak Tents  Julie Couture, Fiesta Tents Ltd. Carol Lee Cundy, InTENTional Solutions (formerly Eureka! Tents) Marty Hass, Milestone Event Rentals Alex Kouzmanoff, Aztec Tents  Michelle McCulloch, Regal Tents […]

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