Equipment and event rental industry leaders of the past, present and future joined together as one July 27-28, 2021, at the American Rental Association (ARA) Leadership Reunion in Moline, Ill.

One headache that employers frequently encounter is how to properly handle drug and alcohol issues. No employer wants employees to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol during work hours, but employers also are struggling to hire and retain employees in a tight labor market.

With supply constrained and The ARA ShowTM scheduled for Oct. 17-20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, this is shaping up to be another unusual year. 

Making grandma happy always is a wise policy. Just ask Jerry Kortesmaki, owner, London Road Rental Center, Duluth, Minn.