HR teams working in construction have been fighting a continual battle to hire and maintain a productive workforce. Workforce shortages have plagued the industry for the last several years, making many HR tasks incredibly challenging. 

According to the Associated General Contractors’ 2024 Workforce Shortage Survey, sponsored by Arcoro, construction workforce shortages have had a negative effect on construction firms and their projects. Some of the biggest challenges found in the report include: 

  • 94% of respondents report having openings for craft workers and 85 percent have openings for salaried workers. 
  • 54% report experiencing project delays due to shortages of their own or subcontractors’ workers. 
  • 62% of respondents report that available candidates are not qualified to work in the industry for reasons such as a lack of skills. 

Solutions to these challenges could be tied to better recruitment, training and workforce management efforts, including using HR tech. 

How HR Tech Does the Heavy Lifting 

HR tech is used to automate repeatable HR processes like payroll, benefits, posting job openings, onboarding, training and daily tasks like PTO requests, time sheets and changes to employee information. The benefits gained from automating these process are vast, including: 

  • Increased scalability and adaptability for future growth 
  • Better customer experience with faster response times and reduced service errors 
  • Improved employee satisfaction by decreasing repetitive, mundane tasks 
  • Reduced human errors 
  • Better visibility into your processes and teams 
  • Gaining valuable data insights for data-driven decision making 
  • Streamlined compliance processes 
  • Ability to respond more effectively, providing a competitive advantage 
  • Reduced costs like labor while optimizing resource allocation 
  • Improved efficiency, allowing companies to be more productive and focused on strategic goals 

Possibly the best reason for process automation is eliminating paper-based processes, like tracking worker time. And while all this sounds great in theory, one challenge lies in maximizing the use of HR tech. 

Without proper implementation, or the inclination to use it, HR tech can’t provide all the benefits listed above. A great software provider will do everything possible to make sure its customers understand how the software works and exactly what it can do for them. 

How Arcoro Supports Customers 

Arcoro understands support extends after the contract is signed. We also understand that evolving your HR processes with technology is a big step, one that requires extra education and support. We offer several ways to support our customers. 

  • Arcoro’s Support Central provides resource articles on general talent management and troubleshooting. 
  • Arcoro also offers live and recorded training including 9@9, HR Hour and Just In Time ExakTime Webinars. 
  • SourceAssist adds another optional layer of support. The SourceAssist program gives customers access to professional advice and support to maximize Arcoro’s Applicant Tracking System. 

And Arcoro also offers its annual Elevate Users Conference. 

2024 Elevate Users Conference 

The 2024 Elevate Users Conference is October 9, 2024, in Scottsdale, Ariz. The conference is both for experienced users and those just starting out with an Arcoro product. It features experts that will share their knowledge about Arcoro products by offering tips, techniques and best practices. This live event is exclusive to Arcoro customers. 

The event gives Arcoro customers the opportunity to: 

  • Hear from the leadership team about Arcoro’s vision and commitment to your success. 
  • Dive into focused sessions on each Arcoro and ExakTime product, led by experts. 
  • Gain inspiration from real-life stories of Arcoro’s impact on businesses.  
  • Engage in 1:1 sessions with product specialists and support team 
  • Connect, exchange ideas and build relationships with fellow users. 

Informational sessions at the 2024 event include: 

  • ExakTime: A Deep Dive into ExakTime Groups & Categories 
  • Applicant Tracking System: Optimizing Recruitment: Building and Managing Effective Pipelines 
  • Core HR: Enhancing HR Efficiency with Best Practices and Automated Workflows 
  • Performance Management: Leveraging Project Reviews for Ongoing Feedback and Enhanced Performance 
  • Core HR: Driving Manager and Employee Adoption of Core HR 
  • ExakTime: Getting the Most from the Newest ExakTime Features 
  • Onboarding: Onboarding Portal How To’s: Tips, Techniques and Our Favorite Checklists 
  • Advanced Analytics: From Data to Insights: Exploring Advanced Analytics Tools 
  • Benefits Management: Open Enrollment and ACA Best Practices: Planning for Success 
  • Learning Management System: The Power of LMS for Personalized Learning Plans and Certification Tracking 
  • Introducing Arcoro’s Newest Product: Payroll  

By attending, Arcoro customers can gain valuable insights into how to get the most out of their Arcoro HR tech. 

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