Author: Sara Preister

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How to Avoid Contractor Quality Problems

Managing the quality of work done by contractors is essential to ensure the success of any project. Poor contractor...

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Labor Laws and Regulations in Contractor Management

Did you know that non-compliance with labor laws can cost businesses millions in penalties and lawsuits? The costs only...

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How to Handle Disputes and Resolve Conflicts with Contractors

Contractors provide businesses with flexible access to specialized skills without the commitment of full-time hires. According to Upwork’s Workforce...

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3 Reasons to Include Sustainability in Contractor Management

Climate change has led to the use of new technologies and methods in different industries. It has also spurred...

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5 Benefits of Hiring Contractors

Research by Harvard Business School paints a clear picture: the traditional, full-time-only workforce is fading. Their findings show that...

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How to Find Reliable Contractors

Contractor hiring struggles continue in 2024, and the problem is not in the number of new jobs set to...

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The Importance of Contractor Safety Training

According to OSHA, businesses save $4 to $6 for every $1 invested in safety training programs. However, no single...

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The Benefits of a Data-Driven Approach in Contractor Management

Companies that fail to utilize data analytics will likely lose significant time and money due to inefficient processes and...

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Top 5 Summer Challenges in Contractor Management

Summer is one of the busiest seasons for contractor management. As the temperature rises, so do the complexities of...

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Strategies for Managing Contractor Stress and Burnout

Construction, mining, and grain handling are just a few of the many industries where workers face high-pressure environments, often...

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Contractor Performance Evaluation: Guide and Tips

A study conducted by Wiley in January 2023 revealed that 69% of companies are grappling with a significant skills...

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How to Handle Contractor Offboarding and Termination

71% of US businesses lack a proper offboarding procedure, making contractor termination a severe security threat. For example, in...

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Importance of Contractor Risk Management

Safety incidents, regulatory non-compliance, and talent scarcity are just a few risks companies encounter when working with contractors. Although...

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OSHA’s Top 10 Most Cited Safety Violations for 2023

At the close of 2023, marking the thirteenth consecutive year, OSHA reviewed violations documented during inspections and pinpointed several...

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How to Protect Contractors from The Fatal Four Hazards

For the past few years, OSHA has spearheaded an initiative aimed at increasing awareness about the top four dangers...

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5 Common Contractor Management Challenges

The dependence of US businesses on contractors is steadily increasing. Even amidst the recent multiple rounds, a notable 80%...

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How to Avoid Cost Overruns When Working with Contractors

For the past 70 years, contractor cost overruns in projects have been a recurring headache across various sectors. Despite...

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Data Security and Privacy in Contractor Management

In 2022, Toyota detected a significant breach when nearly 300,000 customer email addresses were illicitly copied from their database...

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