Four Point Construction Solutions Advantage

Atlanta-based Josh Poole applies his significant experience in staffing and construction management as the Director of Recruitment for Four Point Construction Solutions. In this role, Josh Poole helps regional contracting firms to manage their projects with greater efficiency and without sacrificing quality or safety.

When Atlanta-headquartered Four Point Construction Solutions partners with clients, they save time and resources by accessing skilled employees and crew leaders, maximizing workforce productivity, and defending against rising benefit costs. Additionally, Four Point Construction Solutions helps contractors to reduce hiring costs and related hassles, follow labor legislation, engage in effective safety practices, and minimize workers’ compensation costs.

All businesses, especially service-sector companies, must focus on lowering workers’ compensation costs through sound policies. Below are three ways to reduce the rising costs related to workers’ compensation:

1. Make safety a high priority. There is a clear connection between emphasizing safety in the workplace and reducing workplace injuries. Programs that reward the employees for maintaining injury-free work environments tend to produce the best results.

2. Implement modified work schedules following an injury. Companies can save on temporary disability costs by offering injured employees modified duty schedules. Businesses should follow the restrictions placed on their injured employees and modify their work duties to accommodate such restrictions. Modified duty claims typically close faster than temporary disability claims.

3. Understand state laws. Know whether your state even requires businesses to provide workers’ compensation, and learn how your company may avoid litigation by providing workers’ comp.