2019 NSC Congress & Expo

38 - The Workforce Labor Shortage: A Discussion of the Risks and the Solutions to Protect Our People (Room 32B)

09 Sep 19
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Construction/Labor/Utilities

Labor experts have predicted that the United States won’t have the workforce to maintain or rebuild our country’s infrastructure. Currently, shortages of skilled labor, as well as management, have been reported. The problem is worsening by the day, with no clear solution on the horizon. The safety risks associated with the labor crisis will be unprecedented and touch every aspect of your organization. As a leader, your ability to implement solutions for this problem might be the hallmark or ultimate failure of your career. In this session, we’ll seek to better understand the problem, then discuss solutions.