The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Episode 4: Millennials in the Workplace, Part 2

Continuing the topic of millennials, Brad speaks with Lonnie Fritz, Jason Hurdis, and Scott Hagemann from Caterpillar, on training and retaining millennials in the industry.

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Aug 1, 2018
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Millennials ask ‘why’ questions to learn the bigger picture and expect touchpoints to keep them engaged, make sure you exhibit the ‘reasons for loyalty’ so millennials stay with your company!

Bonus: learn how one contractor uses their company numbers to drive awareness to their operators, increasing productivity, efficiency and company morale.

Moderated by: Brad Humphrey, The Contractor’s Best Friend, Pinnacle Development Group - Founder

Brought to you by: Lonnie Fritz, Caterpillar Inc, Market Professional – Construction Industries 
Jason Hurdis, Caterpillar Inc, Global Market Professional – Quarry & Aggregates Industries 
Scott Hagemann, Caterpillar Inc, Market Professional – Grade Technologies

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The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Episode 3: Millennials in the Workplace, Pt. 1

How Millennials Can Help Your Construction Business Thrive

Make Room for Millenials on Construction Jobsites

Millennials in your Workplace

Don’t Let Millennial Workers Die on the Vine

How to Attract the Next-generation of Construction Workers

How to Overcome the Hiring Challenges of Millennial Workers



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