Engaging Employees in the Trade | Ep 23 | You've Got People Problems

11/09/2025 48 min
Engaging Employees in the Trade | Ep 23 | You've Got People Problems

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, Melissa Ortiz sits down with Mary Akioka to talk about how leaders can better engage and retain the skilled trades workforce. These are the “industrial athletes” who build our communities, often in extreme conditions, where trust, safety, and strong leadership matter most.You’ll learn how to:+See frontline workers as “industrial athletes” and lead them differently+Tailor communication, benefits, and programs for crews with unique needs+Build trust and loyalty in demanding, high-pressure environments+Create people-first, safety-first cultures that sustain long-term retentionWhether you’re leading in the trades or managing any frontline team, this conversation is packed with strategies you can put into action right away.

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