• Tracking time off, training and benefits
• Customize the fields, tables and tabs
• Integrate with other services like applicant tracking and payroll
• Many custom reports
• Serves virtually all of your HR requirements

Troubleshooting Electronic Control Systems Without Knowing Inputs and Outputs    

By Samurai Appliance Repair Man,  www.Appliantology.org

Manufacturers are increasingly replacing simple mechanical controls with electronic control boards.  For example, the dispensers on some KitchenAid refrigerators now use electronic pressure pads instead of a mechanical lever system to actuate the ice or water function and have four different electronic control boards to run the dispenser.  To make our joy complete, the tech sheet omits the input and output signals between these various boards and pressure pads making an analytical diagnosis (measuring input and output voltages) virtually impossible.  In this fog of AWOL diagnostic info, how's a diligent appliance tech supposed to troubleshoot these systems? By using the Samurai's patent-pending Substitute and Replicate Method, of course! Come with me now on a journey of Total Appliance Enlightenment ™.... Read More 

There are literally millions of homes in this country that use gas appliances. People use gas for cooking, drying their clothes and heating their water. As an appliance repair technician, it is very important that you have an understanding of the types of gases used in the home, as well as the different types of ignition systems used in these appliances. You need to be comfortable with both the process of combustion, gas appliance conversion and the importance of good ventilation. Read More 

LG ships parts to servicers with a copy of the Order Packing List. The invoice is mailed to the servicer, arriving after the part(s). Sometimes a claim processor can't wait for the invoice to show up via mail and other times for whatever reason, the part doesn't show up in the Used Part screen of the LG claim.

Skills Shortage Means Many Jobs Go Unfilled

By Sarah E. Needleman, www.wsj.com 

About 33% of 848 small-business owners and chief executives said they had unfilled job openings in June because they couldn't identify qualified applicants, up from 31% of 811 owners nearly two years ago, according to surveys by The Wall Street Journal and Vistage International, a San Diego peer advisory group for executives. During this period, owners' confidence in the economy increased.  Read More 

Best  Jobs for 2014 Without a Degree  

By Kyle Kensing, www.careercast.com   

Appliance Repairer Included in Survey! 

Great careers in strong, fast-growing industries are available even if you don't have a Bachelor's degree. The catch? Be prepared to compensate with good, old fashioned hard work and some post-high school training, according to our annual CareerCast review of the best jobs without a college degree.  Read More 

USA Offers Discounts on Appliance Blue Books and GLEEPS ! Training DVDs

United Servicers Association is always looking for ways to partner with companies that can provide useful products as well as savings for our members. We have long partnered with Service Company Solutions, LLC (SCS) for just this reason. Members receive a $30 discount on printed Appliance Blue Books and, GLEEPS! Training DVDs. The Blue Book is also available as an on-line tool. See the Blue Book link on the USA web site. Here are some brief summaries of the benefits of using these products. Read More