Carl, 
That is a great question that, I feel can have a multitude of answers and opinions of many! As for me, I find that some people catch on faster than others. I agree with Stu on the attitude and abilities etc, although I have had employees in the past who are a little slow with the mechanics but are better with customer service, organizational, and time management skills but do come around with time. While some never get it and we move on. Let's face it this is tough work that we do and it's not for the faint at heart! I have my guys practice on different stones process's and techniques in the shop when possible to help increase knowledge. I like to engage with my guys about what does and doesn't work, what can or could we have done different or better which I feel adds value to the team. With a new employee I will work with them about 2 months and revaluate and go from there. 
Kevin Hudson
N-Motion Stone and Tile


On Jan 25, 2015, at 10:07 PM, Stu Rosen <rosen.stuart@gmail.com> wrote:

It seems some get the basics very quickly and can be trained for more advanced skills.
While others never really grasp it.
Seems the ones who are trainable have great attitudes,mechanical ability, natural sales ability, and the uncanny need to finish something they started.(passion)
The ones that pass through have been good folks but we're short of some of the above qualities.
I have been lucky enough to find a couple of crews of experienced techs who we have been able to retrain using our techniques and standards.
I took some years to put these guys together but has been well worth the time.





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On Jan 24, 2015, at 9:09 AM, Pat Staples <cpstaples@msn.com> wrote:

Good morning everybody,
I know everybody has had their fair share of employees that either work out or don't.
I know there are variables with different type of stones but I am talking about the basics.
My question is, how long is it usually taking for an employee to catch on to this kind of work.
 
Thank you
Carl Staples
Classic Marble & Stone Restoration
610-356-4100
www.marblerestore.com  
 
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