Vicky Broadus

Writer, Big Ass Solutions
By making a concerted effort to improve the work environment for its technicians, leadership at Lexington, Ky.-based Don Jacobs Paint and Body Shop was able to also boost productivity.
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Looking to increase productivity? Focus on employee well-being

April 20, 2016
Suggestions for increasing productivity at auto-service centers often include practical improvements such as advanced technician training and reducing workspace inefficiencies...
At Va.-based Luck Stone, a single 20' diameter fan brought the heat down in the facility, drastically reducing heater use. The company predicted the money saved on propane would pay for the fan and its installation within three years.
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How one shop significantly reduced its heating bills

Jan. 4, 2016
Technicians had a hard time staying comfortable in winter in the garage at the Va.-based Luck Stone Corporation. With four large bay doors that constantly open and close, some...