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Bringing new employees on board efficiently and effectively is crucial for project success and long-term growth in the construction industry. With the industry facing unique challenges in workforce management, construction HR software has emerged as a game-changer for onboarding processes. The following sections explore best practices for leveraging construction HR software in onboarding, helping you build a strong foundation for your workforce from day one.
If you asked HR professionals 30 years ago if they’d rehire a former employee, you’d likely hear a resounding, “NO.”
Construction businesses face unique challenges when it comes to workforce management. With projects spanning multiple locations, a mix of skilled and unskilled labor and stringent regulatory requirements, effective human resource management is crucial for project success and company growth. As the industry evolves, companies are turning to specialized HR software for construction to streamline their operations and better manage their most important asset: their workforce.
It’s the time of year when people declare what they’re thankful for, but it can be hard to be grateful when you’re slammed at work. Achieving a healthy work/life balance can be more difficult during the holidays with increased workloads, family obligations, financial pressures and social events.
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There are more than 18 million veterans living in the United States. Actively recruiting from this demographic is not only the right thing to do, but it also provides construction companies with a strategic advantage as these workers come with essential skills like discipline, problem-solving and adaptability that can help companies build an effective and productive workforce.
Key Findings on the Industry’s Strategies for Recruiting, Retention and Workforce Management
Every day Arcoro supports the needs of the construction industry with our HR solutions that help companies hire, manage and grow their workforces. As a result, we’re keenly aware of the issues the industry faces and we’re constantly working with our customers to help solve those challenges.
Each year contractors experience turnover. Some established workers leave for new opportunities while others are laid off until projects start back up. The construction industry saw 150,000 workers quit in December 2023, while layoffs totaled 169,000.
More women in construction could be just what the industry needs right now. The construction industry is facing an unprecedented worker shortage. According to the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), the construction industry will need to attract an estimated 501,000 additional workers on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2024 to meet the demand for labor. In 2025, the industry will need to bring in nearly 454,000 new workers on top of normal hiring to meet industry demand, and that’s presuming that construction spending growth slows significantly next year.

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