6 Benefits of Outsourcing Safety Staffing for Your Construction Projects 

A construction site is only as safe as the people running it. Yet finding qualified safety professionals, especially for projects in rural or remote areas, can turn into one of the most difficult parts of getting a project off the ground.

Outsourcing safety staffing solves that problem. Instead of managing every step of the hiring process alone, project leaders can bring in vetted, ready-to-work safety professionals and keep their focus on the job site. Here are six benefits of outsourcing your safety staffing.

You Save Time

Surveys show it takes an average of 44 days to fill an open position, and specialized roles requiring specific qualifications or training take even longer. A long hiring timeline can quickly put your project behind schedule when you need a safety professional now to keep moving forward.

An experienced safety staffing team finds, vets and hires your safety professionals for you, freeing up your schedule to manage other parts of your construction project. Safety staffing professionals also draw from networks of experienced candidates already looking for opportunities, so they fill your role faster than you could by advertising the position yourself.

You get the team members your project needs, faster, and stay on schedule.

You Save Money

Hiring is expensive as well as time-consuming. You spend hours combing through resumes and interviewing candidates, plus you pay to advertise the position. On average, companies pay $4,700 to hire a new candidate, according to data from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Other estimates run much higher, with some putting the true cost of hiring at three to four times the position’s salary.

A safety staffing specialist quotes you one amount, and that is what you pay. The fee wraps in the cost of advertising, interviewing and even managing salary and benefits for the new hire. This approach saves you a great deal of money over the course of an employee’s tenure, helping your project stay on budget while still getting the quality team you require.

You Get Better Workers

Finding the right people to fill specialty positions can be difficult. Drawing from the area surrounding your project can feel like finding a needle in a haystack, especially when you need a very specific skillset. This search can leave you either spending significant time and money to hire the right person or compromising and hiring someone less qualified.

Safety staffing specialists, however, have access to professionals across the country. They already hold records of each candidate’s experience and training, giving them confidence they are placing individuals well-suited for your project. You will not have to worry about hiring someone who does not fully understand the responsibilities of the role. You get a trained professional who has already done the job and stays committed to safety on your jobsite.

You Can Find Specialized Professionals

Some positions, such as project superintendents or construction managers, are easy to find candidates for. Others, especially highly specialized roles, are far more challenging to source.

A safety staffing team maintains connections across the safety industry in a variety of locations. If they do not know a fit for your role directly, they likely know someone who does. This network gets a qualified individual into your job with little downtime, no matter what specific skills you need.

Your Process Is Streamlined

The traditional hiring process can feel scattered, especially when you do not secure a candidate in the first round of interviews. You may even work with specialized recruiters on a start-stop basis, receiving conflicting input and advice along the way.

Working with a specialized safety staffing team from the start creates a smooth, streamlined process. You tell the team the factors that matter most in your candidate search, and they handle the rest. They present you with candidates who best fit your needs, so you do not have to wade through piles of resumes.

You Get Immediate Starters

Hiring a candidate is only part of the equation, especially when you need a subject matter expert and cannot find one quickly. Once hired, a safety professional still needs training before working independently, a process that can take weeks or even months. That delay costs valuable project time.

Safety staffing connects you with candidates who are ready to start right away. They may need a tour and some orientation to learn your project, worksite and team, but they can jump in and get to work immediately. This speed keeps your project on schedule and builds confidence across your workforce.

Your Safety Staffing Partners 

Medcor is committed to helping you find the right safety professional for your construction project. Our safety staffing team vets, places and supports experienced safety talent nationwide, so you get qualified people onsite fast.

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