Lisa McGrath and Cory Bilyk explore addiction in the trades, discussing recovery stories, government regulations, and workplace safety. They address overwork, burnout, and generational work ethics, emphasizing mental health. The conversation covers motivating younger generations, parenting's impact, and cultural misunderstandings. They discuss postpartum mental health, business ethics, and vendor programs, highlighting the decline in work ethics and job-hopping. The episode wraps up by valuing experienced employees and hinting at future topics.

(0:00) Introduction, Episode Overview, and Addiction in the Trades

(3:40) Governmental Regulations and Workplace Safety

(6:24) Addiction Recovery Stories and Policies on Fitness for Duty

(9:02) Overwork, Burnout, and Work Ethics Across Generations

(14:02) Mental Health in the Workplace

(19:01) Motivating Younger Generations and Parenting Impacts

(25:28) Discipline, Entitlement, and Raising Responsible Adults

(29:03) Cultural Misunderstandings in Parenting

(33:00) Postpartum Experiences and Mental Health

(35:56) Integrity and Ethics in Business

(37:56) Vendor Programs and Unethical Practices

(41:07) Work Ethics Decline and Job-Hopping

(43:10) Valuing Experienced Employees and Wrap-Up with Cory Bilyk

(44:00) Future Topics and Closing Remarks