As a result of the ongoing labor shortage, 48% of surveyed companies said they have increased pay for hourly craft workers, 48% have ramped up in-house training, and 47% have added more overtime hours.
One of the most concerning results of the study found that as a result of hiring challenges, 12% of firms reported a higher number of reportable injuries and illnesses, 10% reported an increased number of job site hazards, and 9% reported a greater number of workers’ compensation claims.
