Setting Up a Motivating Environment in the Workforce

Don Curtin joins Brad and Steve to discuss the fascinating side of the welding industry. Don shares the unique behaviors of the younger generation in the industry and their individualities. They talk about how great communication and interaction can create an environment that encourages people to come into the industry, particularly Gen Z. Don also shares how mentoring helps build foundations and teaches the recipe for success to be the best welder to inspire more of the younger generation to stay and to continue in the workforce.

Highlights

06:45 I want these kids to learn whether they stay with us or not. I want them to learn as much as they can. Just develop and be a good productive employee.

08:23 Some of the kids, I guess, are really confident as they start getting into it, and all of a sudden, we give them something that kind of humbles them, but that’s part of learning.

14:36 The ability to accept criticism and your attention to details, things like that, all those things are being looked at. 

15:07 Just being able to communicate and bridge that gap between the floor and the office and suppliers and everything like that, and have that communication skill that you have and the experiences that go along with it. That is priceless.

17:34 We have a recipe for success, of how you do it properly.

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