Trent Cotney - RCS Influencer

OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard

November 15, 2021 at 8:00 a.m.

By Trent Cotney, Cotney Attorneys & Consultants. The standard requires employers to have proof of vaccination or weekly testing for their employees. On November 4, 2021, U.S. Labor Department (“DOL”) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued an Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”) requiring all private companies with 100 or more employees ...

Why Toolbox Talks Are Essential

November 11, 2021 at 6:00 a.m.

By Trent Cotney, Cotney Attorneys & Consultants. Keep safety issues at the forefront of workers’ minds and increase awareness of hazards. Safety training should be an ongoing practice at construction sites. However, while formal OSHA instruction is critical for a secure worksite, continuous reminders are also essential. You can communicate those ...

The Current Way of the World

October 21, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.

By Lauren White, RCS Editor. Industry experts share how businesses are coping with shortages of material and labor amidst price increases and recommendations for how to navigate these uncharted territories. We’ve all seen the signs, “Help Wanted,” “Now Hiring,” “Signing Bonus Offered,” the list goes on. It’s no secret there ...

How the Ocean Shipping Reform Act Can Impact the Supply Chain Crisis

October 15, 2021 at 6:00 a.m.

By Trent Cotney, Cotney Attorneys & Consultants. Over the past several months, multiple industries — including construction, automotive and electronics — have been hit hard by the supply chain crisis. Materials have been scarce and severely delayed, leading to manufacturing slowdowns and projects falling behind schedule. These challenges are affecting the bottom ...

Recruiting Should Be Targeted and Personal

October 12, 2021 at 9:07 a.m.

RCS Influencer Trent Cotney believes that effective recruiting requires a great culture and in-person connections. At Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, our primary strategy is to go where our candidates are. We recruit not only lawyers and paralegals, but also administrators, marketers, training professionals, sales managers, and consultants. Those diverse roles ...

Roofing Industry Hears from Manufacturing Executives on Supply Shortage

September 29, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.

By James Ellsworth, RCS Chief of Staff. How past decisions are impacting future sales. Last week, we in the roofing industry had an opportunity to hear from seven roofing manufacturer executives from across the U.S. This Telephone Town Hall allowed contractors and members of the roofing industry to better ...

Manufacturers No Longer Honoring Warranty Flat Rates and Discounts

September 20, 2021 at 6:00 a.m.

By Trent Cotney, Cotney Attorneys & Consultants. Over the past several months, roofing contractors have been facing numerous challenges, including labor shortages, extreme weather events, material delays and price increases. In addition to those already taxing issues, some contractors have recently been informed that certain manufacturers are canceling their flat rats and ...