The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Episode 6: Technology & Employee Retention, Part 2

In the second part of the two-part episode, Brad and Caterpillar experts: Lonnie Fritz, Jason Hurdis, and Scott Hagemann, talk about how an owner can use technology to retain employees at their company.

Aug 15, 2018

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From equipment simulators to giving operators ownership by painting their names on equipment doors, the group dives into the tried and true concepts used to keep employees and understand your team.

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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Additional resources:
The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Episode 6: Technology & Employee Retention, Part 1
15 Employee Retention Strategies to Start Using Today
Measuring and Tracking Recruiting and Retention Success
How Skill Training Plays Into Worker Retention

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