How To Retain Your Best Crew Tip #1
Offer Flexibility Without Losing Control
Let your crew own their hours (within reason), and they’ll own their role with pride. Got a chippy who needs early finish on Tuesdays to pick up the kids? Let him make it up Friday arvo. Flexible doesn’t mean chaotic—it means human just think would you appreciate it?
How To Retain Your Best Crew Tip #2
Get Their Feedback—Then Actually Use It.
You're not always on the tools anymore but they are. So listen up. The best ideas for cutting waste, improving workflow, and boosting morale are usually from those in the trenches.
How To Retain Your Best Crew Tip #3
Ditch the Dinosaur Tactics
Still love paper, and "she'll be right"? It’s not just slowing you down—it’s pissing off your crew.
There are cheap, dead-easy tools out there that can save hours, cut mistakes, & make your team’s life way less painful.
Don’t dodge the decision just ‘cause tech gives you a headache.
How To Retain Your Best Crew Tip #4
4. Make ‘Em Greater Than You Found ‘Em
Real legends don’t just show up—they level up. you can Upskill your crew in ways that actually matter to your business.
Estimating, tech skills, machinery licenses, leadership training.
Show them there’s light at the end of the “on the tools forever” tunnel—and they’ll stick with you to walk through it.
Now we’re not just building workers—we're building futures. And that, boss, is how you become the place to work in your trade niche.