Workforce
How to Spot Human Trafficking in the Construction Industry
Construction companies can identify possible labor trafficking and modern-day slavery by understanding points of vulnerability, including recruitment, H2-2B visas, and subcontracting and small-scale businesses.
By Annalisa Enrile and Oliver Ritchie
June 1, 2019
Topics
Workforce
by Annalisa Enrile
Dr. Annalisa Enrile is a Clinical Professor at the University of Southern California Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work. Dr. Enrile has been working in the anti-trafficking movement since 1993 as a researcher, advocate, activist and practitioner.
by Oliver Ritchie
Oliver Ritchie is the Vice President, Technology and Innovation at CMiC, the creator of the most advanced construction management software. Oliver is a results driven professional with expertise in product design, development and strategy of flagship technologies.
Related stories
Workforce
Wishes Granted—By the Trimmer Construction Education Fund
By Grace Austin
Half a century after its founding, the nonprofit Trimmer Construction Education Fund is still driving major construction education efforts.
Workforce
A Head of the Game: Navigating Traumatic Brain Injuries in Construction
By Evelyn Long
Apart from the obvious physical risks, traumatic brain injuries can also have lasting effects on an individual’s mental health. Prevention is the name of the game—and companies should be ready to offer immediate support to employees should an incident occur.
Workforce
Building Construction Workforce Stability Through Innovation and Collaboration
By Ray Catlin
While technology is opening a whole new pipeline for recruitment into the construction industry, there still aren't enough workers to meet demand.