EPISODE · Mar 11, 2026 · 1H 11M
263. 3 Onboarding Steps to Stop Employee Turnover - Mike Matalone
from Contractor Evolution · host Breakthrough Academy
To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/EP263 Make training your next hire a breeze by grabbing a copy of our training checklist template: https://trybta.com/DL263 High employee turnover is killing profitability in the trades. And unfortunately, there is no quick fix.In this episode of Contractor Evolution, we sit down with Mike Matalone, author of Hire. Train. Retain., to break down exactly why you’re losing your best people and how to stop the bleeding.Managing employee retention isn't just about paying more; it requires building robust systems at every stage of the employee lifecycle. Mike reveals the secrets to unlocking 40-60% more productivity from your current team by tapping into their "discretionary effort."If construction hiring and retention are constantly giving you headaches, this episode gives you the blueprint to build a culture that keeps top talent engaged for the long haul. You'll learn the difference between hiring for roles versus people, the three onboarding steps that make new hires stick, and why career paths often matter more to your crew than their paycheck.Check out Mike’s book here: https://www.amazon.ca/Hire-Train-Retain-People-Things/dp/057855143800:00-Intro03:34-Why New Hires Leave in the First 90 Days06:42-The XP3 Talent System and People Systems11:17-Shifting from Management to Coaching and Creating Careers14:19-Role Clarity and Defining Success in Hiring21:17-The Importance of Personality, Skill, and Core Values in Hiring35:24-Training and Onboarding Objectives: Creating an Amazing Experience50:17-Retention Strategies and Interviewing for Fit
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To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/EP263 Make training your next hire a breeze by grabbing a copy of our training checklist template: https://trybta.com/DL263 High employee turnover is killing profitability in the trades. And unfortunately, there is no quick fix.In this episode of Contractor Evolution, we sit down with Mike Matalone, author of Hire. Train. Retain., to break down exactly why you’re losing your best people and how to stop the bleeding.Managing employee retention isn't just about paying more; it requires building robust systems at every stage of the employee lifecycle. Mike reveals the secrets to unlocking 40-60% more productivity from your current team by tapping into their "discretionary effort."If construction hiring and retention are constantly giving you headaches, this episode gives you the blueprint to build a culture that keeps top talent engaged for the long haul. You'll learn the difference between hiring for roles versus people, the three onboarding steps that make new hires stick, and why career paths often matter more to your crew than their paycheck.Check out Mike’s book here: https://www.amazon.ca/Hire-Train-Retain-People-Things/dp/057855143800:00-Intro03:34-Why New Hires Leave in the First 90 Days06:42-The XP3 Talent System and People Systems11:17-Shifting from Management to Coaching and Creating Careers14:19-Role Clarity and Defining Success in Hiring21:17-The Importance of Personality, Skill, and Core Values in Hiring35:24-Training and Onboarding Objectives: Creating an Amazing Experience50:17-Retention Strategies and Interviewing for Fit
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263. 3 Onboarding Steps to Stop Employee Turnover - Mike Matalone
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