In the most recent episode of the Builder Nuggets podcast, the hosts, Duane Johns and Dave Young, address the connection between the construction industry and U.S. military veterans. Guests from 84 Lumber illustrate how the company has thrived by recruiting veterans and retaining them by offering a true career path.
Some of the show highlights include the value of hiring veterans, recruitment strategies, differences between military and civilian work environments, advice for small builders looking to attract veterans, and more. Give episode 167 a listen to learn more.
Every job candidate has a set of hard skills and soft skills. Hard skills can be trained, but soft skills are natural inclinations that are difficult to teach. This episode explores how the soft skills that veterans have cultivated in their service career translate well to working in the construction industry. Our guests are from a familiar company, 84 Lumber, and today Joe Jena and Jason Hinsken join us to share how 84 Lumber has thrived by recruiting veterans and retaining them through offering a true career path where they can rise through the ranks.
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