Episode #158 - Practical Advice for Recruiting and Retaining Employees with Ryan Hogan, Founder and CEO of Talent Harbor
In this episode of the Leadership and Learning Podcast, host Randy Goruk talks with Ryan Hogan, founder and CEO of Talent Harbor about how leaders in construction and building materials can recruit better employees and retain them longer.
Ryan shares the three critical phases of effective hiring.
You’ll also learn:
· Why generic job descriptions fail
· How to build a simple blueprint for every role
· How to write posts that attract the right people and repel the wrong ones
· Low‑cost, high‑impact retention strategies
· A powerful interview question that reveals attitude, ambition, and fit
· Early warning signs of disengagement and quiet quitting
· The critical impact of the first 72 hours and first 90 days of onboarding
· Creative, practical recruiting tactics specific to the building trades and construction
If you’re a leader who’s tired of constant turnover and wants to become a true talent magnet, this episode is packed with practical ideas you can start using this week.
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Ryan Hogan
Founder and CEO of Talent Harbor
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