Construction executives are fabulous at what they do best—construction. However, they know their limitations and need a great team around them. Here are the top 10 things your company can do to retain the top-notch team you already have, be more competitive, and ultimately win more bids:
We are excited to announce our latest podcast by Tom Santa Barbara, president of DirectAdvisors, entitled “New York State Construction Concerns”. In this podcast, Tom interviews Brian Sampson, President of the Empire Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). Brian discusses some of his thoughts on the latest developments in the industry and the state of New York, especially the many challenges being faced amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prevailing Wage: New Reporting & Record Keeping Obligations – New York State has increased compliance for contractors by amending a bill making contractors and subcontractor responsible and accountable to provide additional disclosures to workers on public works jobs.
New York State has increased compliance for contractors by amending a bill making contractors and subcontractors responsible and accountable to provide additional disclosures to workers on public works jobs.
Offering supplemental unemployment benefits (SUB) to your team is one of the best ways to drive employee retention. Providing a steady stream of income to your workers while they’re laid off, on top of the state unemployment benefits they might qualify for, gives them money when they need it most. This fosters a sense of company loyalty and keeps employees committed to you when work temporarily dries up.
Supplemental Unemployment Plans can provide compensation to employees beyond state unemployment insurance during lay off periods. SUB plans can help ease the financial stress of layoffs, generate peace of mind and worker loyalty, and offer significant tax advantages compared to severance pay.