Build a thriving workforce today
Discover how People First’s AI-powered HR and payroll tools can revolutionise your construction business. These cutting-edge solutions help you tackle key challenges, such as managing labour shortages, improving employee retention, and optimising workforce planning.
With the added ability to address modern issues like sustainability and digital transformation, People First equips your business to adapt and thrive. This comprehensive guide provides everything you need to stay competitive, streamline operations, and build a stronger, more efficient workforce in an ever-evolving industry.
The challenges you're facing
Rising skill shortages
With over 250,000 vacancies projected by 2027 across various industries, businesses face increasing challenges in finding qualified candidates. Attracting and retaining top talent will be essential to sustaining growth, ensuring productivity, and staying competitive
Sustainability pressures
Achieving Net Zero by 2050 has become a major focus across industries, particularly in construction and development. Companies are under increasing pressure to innovate and implement eco-friendly practices to meet these demands while balancing costs and regulatory compliance.
Digital skills gap
The construction industry is rapidly adopting digital tools and technologies, but only 32% of firms have reached optimal digital maturity. Many companies struggle to equip their workforce with the necessary digital skills, creating a barrier to sustained growth and innovation in the sector.
Increasing compliance demands
New regulations, such as the Future Homes Standard, are driving the need for more detailed reporting and greater operational adaptability. This will mean businesses need to stay ahead with updated processes and technologies to remain compliant.
How this guide can help
Overcome labour shortages
With streamlined recruitment processes that save time, strong employer branding to attract top talent, and employee wellbeing tools designed to retain and support your workforce.
Boost operational efficiency
By integrating a cloud-based, AI-powered platform designed to streamline workforce management, ensure compliance with regulations, and simplify payroll processing. We help businesses save time, reduce errors, and focus on growth by automating routine administrative tasks.
Bridge skill gaps
With dynamic upskilling solutions that empower individuals and teams to grow. These include customisable learning platforms tailored to your organisation’s needs and AI-driven training recommendations that adapt to each learner’s goals and progress, ensuring targeted and effective skill development.
Your guide to how People First is transforming the construction industry
With costs constantly on the rise, construction companies are having to find more ways to turn a profit. You need to know what levers to pull and where to invest your time and money if you want to keep competitive.
This guide covers all that and more, including:
The shape of the construction industry as it stands, and the big problems they’re dealing with
Why the importance of wellbeing cannot be overstated, even in an industry where it’s not talked about as commonly
How skill gaps continue to be a problem, and the key solutions to ensure your team is ahead of the curve
Practical steps to help you resolve all the above and more
With success on a knife’s edge, this guide is your key to staying competitive. Download your copy and build a foundation that lasts.
