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The hard truth about hiring and retention in the trades

A decade ago, trades companies kept telling Ryan Englin, “I don’t need more business. I need better people.” That sparked his mission to fix frontline employee onboarding and retention. Now, as a bestselling author, CEO of Core Matters, and host of Titans of the Trades, Ryan shares field-tested employee engagement ideas for frontline staff that will help you attract and retain the right people.

August 4, 2026
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A decade ago, trades companies kept telling Ryan Englin, “I don’t need more business. I need better people.” That sparked his mission to fix frontline employee onboarding and retention. Now, as a bestselling author, CEO of Core Matters, and host of Titans of the Trades, Ryan shares field-tested employee engagement ideas for frontline staff that will help you attract and retain the right people.

Ryan Englin, CEO of Core Matters, smiling with crossed arms, text about hiring and retention in trades.
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