Hiring a great candidate is one thing. Keeping them engaged, productive, and committed? That’s where most companies fall apart. 24% of new hires quit within weeks when onboarding is a mess. But when it’s done right, 69% stay for at least three years.
In this episode, Manja Horner, founder of Boost LD, breaks down how to create an onboarding experience that:
✅ Eliminates Day One Confusion – So new hires don’t feel like an afterthought.
✅ Builds Instant Team Chemistry – Without forced, cringeworthy team-building exercises.
✅ Filters Out Bad Fits Early – Before you waste months training the wrong person.
✅ Gets Employees Contributing Fast – Because a long orientation doesn’t pay the bills.
This isn’t another fluffy HR discussion. It’s a deep dive into how construction leaders can get new hires up to speed faster, improve retention, and avoid costly hiring mistakes.
Listen to the podcast here
Watch the video podcast here
Key Takeaways:
✅ The biggest onboarding mistake companies make—and its impact on retention and productivity.
✅ Why a structured pre-boarding phase matters.
✅ How to create a first-day experience that eliminates confusion.
✅ The “D-COM” framework for evaluating new hires and removing obstacles.
✅ How to integrate new leaders into teams, especially when replacing someone well-liked.
📚 Resources:
Connect with Manja Horner
📍 Founder, Boost LD – Specializing in HR and training solutions for skilled trades.
🔗 Website: boostld.com
Connect win Manja on Instagram: @manja_horner
📥 Free Resource: Click this link and download the Onboarding Checklist: https://share.hsforms.com/17JmdisCfRBCjt4UQStu_ugs8p18
THE SHIFT
Imagine making the shift from building projects to truly leading people.
You’ve taken projects from start to finish—now it’s time to build a team of people who can do the same.
In construction, authentic leadership goes beyond managing tasks; it’s about inspiring and guiding people.
The Shift: Move from Project Builder to People Leader is a no-BS, hands-on course I designed specifically for construction professionals ready to make that transition.
The Shift is all about mastering the skills that matter:
- – Direct, clear communication.
- – Handling tough conversations with confidence.
- – Guiding your team toward quick, practical solutions.
- – Setting the standard for high performance.
And let’s be honest—you’re busy.
That’s why I’ll also give you the tools to manage your time and energy efficiently so you can lead without getting overwhelmed.
This course combines a self-paced masterclass with highly practical materials to help you shift from managing projects to leading people.
Click the link to learn more about The Shift, including a detailed description, free bonuses, and testimonials from construction leaders like you who have already made the shift: https://theshift.constructiongenius.com
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About Manja Horner
Manja Horner is a learning experience strategist and trusted advisor to thought leaders and companies who want to transform their or their client’s training and team onboarding procedures with a seamless, digital and easy-to-implement system.
She helps clients in the trades + construction and employee training space create inspiring, enriching, and all-encompassing learning experiences for better employee and team adoption, integration, and education.
Her corporate experience is the bedrock for organization and systems thinking underpinning every client project. Innately curious, Manja absorbs information at an alarming rate and has an uncanny ability to make that information learnable for others. Teaching is in her blood; a certified music and business teacher, Manja has made a career digging into what makes learning stick.
