Risk in Context Podcast: Addressing people challenges within the construction industry

The global construction industry continues to face a significant talent shortage. And as different regions invest in major infrastructure projects, the need for skilled talent continues to grow.

The current talent shortage coupled with the unprecedented growth of the industry often requires skilled workers to travel either within their country or beyond to work on projects. Labor mobility may complicate health and well-being challenges that construction companies must try to identify and address. Similarly, as they seek to attract and retain the right talent, whether homegrown or imported, organizations might need to revisit their benefits packages to ensure these are in line with their people’s expectations.

In this episode of Risk in Context, Christopher Davis, the US Project Risk Practice Leader, speaks with Joao Buzio, the Head of Global Contractor and Infrastructure Development, and Greg Hendrickson, a Senior Principal within Mercer’s Health and Benefits Practice. They discuss some of the primary people-related challenges that companies may encounter when undertaking large-scale infrastructure projects. They also provide guidance on how organizations can effectively tackle these challenges in order to attract and retain the necessary skills for their projects.