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Creating a Safe and Inclusive Work Environment for Building Construction Companies

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Oseias Rodrigues
Creating a Safe and Inclusive Work Environment for Building Construction Companies

Ozzy Construction strives to be the first initiative in our industry. Creating partnerships with our customers for long-lasting relationships by giving them valuable services they can look forward to and count on repeatedly is the only way to succeed in our industry. We provide a safe work environment for our employees that they will love and that will continue to grow and thrive in our endeavors in the future.


If you look back a little to the great recession, it caused many to leave the industry, where, and a decade later, construction took another hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. Builders and contractors need to hire additional workers to keep up with the modern demand projections for the building sector.


For building a culture, employee retention is essential within your company, as is a family-like atmosphere. Having the same worker's skills, like leadership, for years breeds invaluable mentorship of new talent. Continuity also means you’ll spend less time and money on hiring, training, placing job ads, and more.


In another way, diversity promotes safety. A report shows that diversity and inclusion improve safety in places where accidents can be fatal. As an owner, you also keep in mind that workers who feel excluded from their colleagues are more likely to experience psychological and emotional stress. Therefore, with the increased number of accidents, you will witness a decline in your workplace.


As Ozzy Constructions used to do, all building construction companies must priorities diversity because it attracts more talent. According to some surveys, 76% of job seekers today want to work in an environment that fosters diversity. Inclusion is another top priority among others when deciding with which company someone wants to work.

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