We all know that finding great people in the trades has never been harder. Demand for skilled plumbers and technicians is skyrocketing while the number of people entering the trades is on the decline. If you’re relying on job boards alone or waiting for résumés to land in your inbox, you might as well not even be trying. As is often the case, the best candidates aren’t the ones actively looking for a new job — they aren’t on LinkedIn or Indeed — they are going to be hard to find.
Winning the talent war today requires a new mindset, fresh
How to Win at Recruiting in the Trades
Winning the trades talent war today means ditching old hiring habits, embracing proactive recruiting, and building a company people don’t want to leave
Aug 12, 2025 | by Westie Magnuson |
