Industry News
Improving Hiring Practices in a Tight Labor Market
Author, Jadyn Brandt, Client Communications Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Hiring practices are an overlooked aspect of an organization’s safety culture. Who you choose to employ can play an important role in the success of your business. Poor hiring practices can lead to a higher risk of injuries or claims from inexperience workers, damaged equipment and vehicles, and costly lawsuits which can negatively affect an employer’s bottom line. Even in a tight labor market, there are steps employers can take to improve hiring practices.
Hiring as a Risk Strategy: Controlling Insurance Costs in Construction
Author, Kyle Dunlap, Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Best-in-class construction contractors treat hiring as a strategic function. When scaling quickly after winning large contracts, these employers use structured recruiting, safety-focused screening, and disciplined onboarding to reduce risk, protect their workforce, and control workers’ compensation costs and their experience modification rate (EMR).