NHADA-Pub3-2021-Issue4-FLIPBOOK

A s the pandemic hopefully winds down, NHADA WCT members will be hiring new employees. When hiring, the first thing to consider is hiring the right person for the job. National studies have found that 30 to 40% of workers sustaining on-the-job injuries have been on the job less than a year. For that reason, it is critical that NHADA WCT members take the time to hire the absolute right person for the job. The NHADA Strategic Hiring Guidelines were created, with the assistance of employment law professionals, to help members with this challenging process. Some of the critical points in the hiring process are: • Reviewing applications • Conducting a thorough interview • Checking references • Making a conditional offer • Performing background checks • Performing the pre-placement drug test • Completing the Second Injury Fund Form Studies have identified several reasons beyond hiring the wrong person for the job that cause new employees to sustain injuries, such as: • Employers assume new employees know more than they do. • New employees are afraid to ask questions. • The environment is new and employees are unfamiliar with any existing hazards. • Task-specific training focuses on what to do rather than what to avoid. Are youHiring? PETER SHEFFER NHADA WCT DIRECTOR These Guidelines are available on the NHADA website for all NHADA members at nhada.com/our-solutions/strategic-hiring-guidelines. 10 D R I V E