Picture this: You think you've found the perfect tech. They accept the job, show up for a day or two, then... poof! They vanish faster than a 10mm socket.
This isn't just a one-off problem.
In a recent consulting call I had with three seasoned shop owners from Canada, a troubling new employment trend came to light.
Candidates are now "multi-jobbing" – accepting positions at two different shops, working a few days at each, then ghosting one employer after deciding their preference.
It's next-level hiring havoc!
I haven't heard of this happening down here in the States yet, but there's a simple solution that would give you the upper hand if it ever happens in your shop.
The key is to transform your new hires' first few days from "meh" to "WOW!"
And you do that with a structured onboarding process.
Here are two game-changing books that will walk you through everything you need to know to set up a powerful onboarding process that attracts and retains top talent:
- "Never Lose an Employee Again" by Joey Coleman
- "All In" by Mike Michalowicz
These aren't just books – they're your roadmap to:
✅ Attract top-tier talent
✅ Keep your rock stars engaged
✅ Build a high-performance dream team that sticks around
Ready to turn the tables and become the shop that techs fight to work for?
Grab these books and suggest them to your book club or 20 group so you can get accountability on setting up your own onboarding system.
Remember:
Great teams aren't born.
They're onboarded.
One employee at a time.