HR Guy on Talk of the Trades

HR Guy on Talk of the Trades

March 24, 20251 min read

Ian joins the Leadhub team to discuss the HR strategies every contractor needs to know.

BPC's own Ian "HR Guy" Schotanus joined the team from Leadhub on the Talk of the Trades podcast to discuss Human Resources for the Trades... and why it's so unique vs. HR in every other industry.

Watch the podcast here to get tips and strategies on:

  • Communicating effectively with blue-collar employees

  • Why HR is overlooked in the Trades & why it matters

  • The #1 rule for employee accountability: “Represent The Brand"

  • How to get employees to buy into your company culture 

  • How an HR consultant is different from a business coach

  • Common HR compliance pitfalls (and how to avoid them)

  • Performance pay and overtime laws - what contractors get wrong

  • Stay interviews: the key to retaining top talent

  • The 3 most critical HR areas every business must get right

Listen to Leadhub's podcast on YouTube here, or check out more ways to access the podcast at Talk Of The Trades.


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