b'ACCOUNTING COLUMNthe responsibilities that come withup-front cost in a pay-as-you-go orsafely because they often trulythose rights. Managers must navigatemonthly retainer approach.dont know. these changing employee expectations when bringing new hires into theADDITIONAL SUPPORT While health and safety training is workforceand still get projects donecrucial, many companies do not focus on time. Your in-house HR teamExternal HR support can add behind- on training employees about more basic can help you address these evolvingthe-scenes bench strength for your HRskills such as communication, conflict dynamics, and an outsourced HR teamteam and managers to ensure a timelyresolution, teamwork, continuous can provide additional support to helpresponse to emerging issues. This isimprovement or building relationships.you successfully meet the demands of aparticularly helpful when navigating changing workforce.challenges that are more complex thanNew employees entering the workforce your in-house HR team has seen before.may not have developed these skills yet. HOW AN OUTSOURCED HRAn outsourced HR team can also buildAn outsourced HR team can help you build in-house training programs for TEAM CAN SUPPORT YOURthe programs, tools and systems yourall workers and teach supervisors these ORGANIZATIONcompany needs to recruit, motivateskills. This enables them to model these Outsourced HR support can be a gameand retain your staff. This enables yourskills at the jobsite, train others, model changer in this dynamic, even if yourin-house HR team to focus on the day- a healthy and safe workplace, prevent to-day demands of your company.misunderstandings and conflicts, and company has an in-house HR team. Anpromote a positive culture, teamwork HR consultant can offer:EMPLOYEE TRAININGand staff retention. This will help The health and safety of workers is aenhance your bottom line and foster A CUSTOMIZED APPROACH core focus in the construction industry.your companys reputation as a good An outsourced HR team can provideNobody wants an employee to get hurtplace to work. customized, on-demand services toat work; therefore, the onboarding and develop and implement the tools,ongoing initiatives naturally focus onFor more information about how an outsourced training, processes and systems yourpreventing accidents and incidents.HR team can support your construction business needs to handle the increasedThis is a particularly necessary approachbusiness, contact MNPs Shawnee Love, questions and concerns of yourwhen hiring young workers, as manyDirector, ConsultingHuman Resources at workforce. Many offer a minimal,need intense training for how to work250-469-6481 or shawnee.love@mnp.ca.As your business grows, so do your organizational needsIs your HR strategy keeping up?With countless demands on your time, human resources often gets sidelined. Outsourcing HR functions can help you focus on growth, enhance productivity, and build a more engaged workforce.Shawnee Love, MA, CMC, CPHRDirector, Human Resources Consulting250.469.6481 | shawnee.love@mnp.caMNP.caSICA CONSTRUCTION REVIEWSpring 202519'