As the construction industry continues to grow, with 30,000 new jobs added in December 2017 alone,1 so does the number of human resources (HR) challenges.
HR departments are busier than ever recruiting employees in a competitive job market, retaining and developing existing talent, and creating and delivering on HR activities for existing employees.
In construction, HR initiatives are also highly transactional – from recruiting, onboarding, and administering benefits and leave management, to spearheading compliance with myriad local, state, and federal employment regulations.
Unfortunately, the volume of these transactions opens the door for costly errors.
Significant Risks & Costs of HR Errors
When HR mistakes occur, employees tend to share their negative experiences with co-workers. These errors can also affect executive leadership’s trust in HR, especially when a check has to be written to cover a mistake or pay for a penalty.