Ramping Up Recruitment for Spring? There’s Still Time to Ditch Your Paper Processes
As construction companies face a critical shortage of skilled workers and complex hiring demands, Farrell Roofing successfully streamlined its recruitment and onboarding by replacing cumbersome paper-based processes with Arcoro’s digital Applicant Tracking System and Onboarding solution, enabling faster hiring and improved compliance during the busy spring hiring season.
Spring hiring season is in full swing, and for many construction companies, that means ramping up recruitment efforts to meet project demands. But if your hiring process still relies on paper applications, manual onboarding, and disconnected systems, you could be losing valuable time and top talent.
Digitizing recruitment isn’t just a convenience—it’s a necessity for staying competitive in today’s labor market.
Current Hiring Challenges
The construction industry continues to face persistent hiring challenges. A shortage of skilled workers, high turnover rates, and complex compliance requirements make recruitment more difficult than ever. According to the Associated Builders and Contractors, the industry will need to attract 439,000 new workers to meet demand. To keep up, companies need streamlined hiring processes that allow them to find, onboard, and retain employees efficiently. But relying on outdated paper-based methods only slows things down.
How Paper Recruitment Processes Slow You Down
Manual recruitment processes create unnecessary bottlenecks. Paper applications can get lost, require excessive administrative oversight, and delay hiring decisions. Onboarding new hires with physical paperwork adds to the burden, making it harder to get workers onto job sites quickly.
One company that recognized these inefficiencies was Farrell Roofing. As a fourth-generation roofing contractor with a seasonal workforce of up to 375 employees, the company knew that paper-heavy processes were holding them back. Before switching to an HR technology solution, their hiring process involved a 90-page new hire packet and manual compliance checks. The business needed a solution that could meet their hiring demand without bogging them down with paperwork.
How Farrell Roofing Streamlined Recruiting with Arcoro
To eliminate inefficiencies, Farrell Roofing adopted Arcoro’s Hire product that includes an Applicant Tracking System and Onboarding. This shift had an immediate impact:
- Faster hiring: Digital applications allowed managers to track candidates in real time and speed up decision-making.
- Improved compliance: Automated E-Verify integration reduced manual errors and ensured legal hiring practices.
- Greater efficiency: Eliminating paper onboarding reduced administrative workload, freeing up HR to focus on higher-value tasks.
By digitizing their recruitment process, Farrell Roofing was able to hire more efficiently, giving them a competitive edge in a tight labor market. But eliminating paper processes didn’t stop with hiring and onboarding.
How HR Tech Can Transform Additional Paper Processes
Beyond recruitment, other HR functions can also benefit from eliminating paper. Time tracking, payroll, and benefits administration can all be streamlined with the right technology, improving accuracy and reducing administrative time.
For example, payroll errors and manual timekeeping can lead to compliance issues and unnecessary labor costs. Digitizing these processes ensures accurate tracking and seamless integration with payroll systems, ultimately saving time and money.
How Farrell Roofing Used Arcoro Time for Time Tracking
Farrell Roofing also tackled time tracking inefficiencies by implementing Arcoro Time, a digital time and attendance solution. The results were significant:
- Time savings: Eliminating manual timecards saved approximately 50 hours per week across multiple branches.
- Improved accuracy: Digital tracking reduced errors and ensured compliance with labor laws.
- Employee empowerment: Workers could easily clock in and out using a mobile app, reducing payroll disputes and increasing transparency.
The Time to Go Digital is Now
If your company is still relying on paper-based hiring and HR processes, now is the time to make a change. The construction industry moves fast, and delays caused by outdated methods can cost you valuable talent and productivity. By adopting digital solutions like an ATS, onboarding software, and automated time tracking, you can streamline your hiring process and set your team up for success.
Don’t wait until peak season is in full swing—make the switch today and watch your recruitment efforts transform.
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