How to Improve Onboarding Practices to Enhance Culture and Reduce Turnover in Construction

The construction industry, like many others, is grappling with high turnover rates and the challenge of retaining skilled workers. Successful onboarding strategies can help make sure your new employees feel valued and integrated from day one.

Effective onboarding is crucial in setting the tone for new hires. It is the process that introduces new employees to the company’s culture, values and operations. When done correctly, onboarding can significantly reduce turnover and increase company culture.

But onboarding is not always used effectively in the construction industry, said Agnes Watkinson, Managing Principal at AMC Services, a Canadian company dedicated to driving organizational growth through innovative design thinking.