The Harsh Truth About Construction Hiring (And How to Fix It) feat. Martin Preece | Ep. 399

What does great leadership really look like in construction?In this episode of Construction Secrets, our CEO Raine Gerber sits down with Martin Preece to explore how the construction industry can evolve, not just through projects and profit, but through people.They discuss:Why the biggest challenge isn’t finding talent, but keeping itThe shift from command-and-control leadership to communication and empathyHow culture and flexibility attract the next generation of construction professionalsWhy leadership development is the missing piece in most construction businessesFrom leadership mindsets to team culture, this episode unpacks what it takes to build companies that people want to be part of, not just work for.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction 02:16 - How Martin Got Into Recruitment07:00 - The Leadership Gap in Construction12:00 - Building Strong Teams, Not Just Filling Roles17:10 - How Poor Onboarding Destroys Engagement26:00 - Managing Gen Z and Millennial Talent32:20 - Why Information Shapes Expectations38:50 - Building a Brand People Want to Work For46:40 - Learning Through Tough Projects57:30 - Final Thoughts: Influence and GrowthConnect & Learn More⁠Quantum Contracts Website⁠⁠Raine Gerber⁠⁠Martin PreeceBuilding Environs.auDISCLAIMER: The content of this podcast does not constitute legal advice, is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice, and can not be relied upon as such. You should seek legal advice or other professional advice in relation to any matters you or your business may have.Follow our Socials and let's get connected! ⤵️⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter