CONSTRUCTION
Construction Hiring Challenges
Turnover
Compared to other employers, construction companies deal with historically higher employee turnover. While the industry --especially new and residential construction-- are driven by cyclical changes in the economy, undesirable levels of turnover occur during both slow and boom times.
The key to reducing turnover lies in the application of better hiring practices, including performing an appropriate investigation of an applicant's past to determine whether they are the type of employee you want to hire in the first place.
Studies show past behavior is the best indicator of future behavior. Looking into an applicant's history provides the best indication of the type of employee they will become once you bring them onboard.
Gone are the days of a quick interview followed by checking one or two references. By utilizing A-Check's professional screening services, employers can hire with confidence, reduce turnover, mitigate risk and increase productivity.
Criminal Records
For less than a day's wages, A-Check will quickly find any potential red flags in an applicant's past. We will provide you a clear, concise, and legally-compliant report of an individual's criminal records, driving violations, professional references, education records, credit, Worker's Comp claim history and more. We can also manage the hire/no hire decision based on your company's pre-set parameters.
Substance Abuse
Twenty percent of construction workers and 12 percent of construction supervisors admit to heavy alcohol use, and nearly 25 percent admit to illicit drug use in the past year. Studies show higher absenteeism, medical costs, accident rates and decreased productivity amongst drug and alcohol abusers.
A-Check can manage your drug free workplace program by providing on-site instant drug and alcohol testing products, 24 hour random, reasonable-cause and post-accident testing.
