Stop Blaming “Lazy” Workers—This is the Real Hiring Problem
Published about 1 month ago • 1 min read
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The construction industry has a hiring problem—but it’s not because young people don’t want to work.
I hear it all the time: “This new generation has no work ethic.” “No one wants to put in the effort anymore.” “Retention is impossible.”
But let’s be real—if you’re struggling to hire and keep great people, it’s not because today’s workforce is lazy. It’s because the way companies attract, develop, and retain talent is broken.
That’s exactly what I’m tackling in this week’s episode of Construction Trailblazers, where I sit down with Josh Nieves, a workforce development pro who’s seen firsthand what actually works (and what doesn’t).
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“If that’s the attitude you’re taking, you’re not even giving them an opportunity.” – Josh Nieves
We’re cutting through the excuses and getting straight to the point:
🚧 Why the “labor shortage” isn’t hopeless—but bad leadership might be making it worse
🚧 The outdated hiring mindsets that are costing companies money and momentum
🚧 The #1 mistake keeping great talent from sticking around
🚧 Why leadership coaching shouldn’t just be for the C-suite—and how training field leaders changes the game
If you’re tired of turnover, struggling to attract the right talent, or just ready to stop hearing the same old excuses, this episode is for you.
🎧 Listen now
Let’s change the conversation—and actually fix the problem.
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