It’s time to strategize for a successful 2024. More and more construction businesses, small and large, are taking a closer look at their ethics policies, too. From preventing theft and harassment to improving safety mechanisms, your construction company’s ethics policies are essential. Today, we’re sharing the benefits of adopting an ethics hotline in tandem with your robust ethics policies. See how an ethics hotline can be the revolutionary tool to keep safety a top priority, costs low, and work culture positive in your construction business.

Ethics Hotlines Encourage Employees to Report Issues

An ethics hotline encourages all your employees, entry-level, part-time, and management included, to report their concerns. The hotline is anonymous, removing any fears of repercussions for reporting. And anyone can essentially file a report, deputizing others to help you police and reinforce ethics policies and best practices. As the construction company owner or leader, you can’t be everywhere all the time. Tap others to join in your ethics preservation efforts and encourage them to report issues whenever they arise.

Shows That You Prioritize Ethics

The fact you have an ethics hotline in place provides layers of benefits. As a company, you can promote the existence of an ethics hotline and your support of those who use it; it sends a message that you prioritize ethical practices. Your customers will see you have a hotline, as will your vendors and staff. And it reinforces to them that you take ethics violations seriously and have a robust channel in place to do so.

Hotlines Help Attract Top Talent

Hiring within the construction industry continues to be challenging. As you strategize for growth in 2024, you’re going to want every possible advantage that makes your brand stand out as a top company to work for, attracting talent. You can promote your ethics hotline as a company culture mechanism, ensuring potential new-hire candidates that you prioritize ethical workplaces. If an applicant is choosing between two construction companies, the business that promotes itself as a positive company culture and ethically responsible is going to be the top pick.

Improve Safety Oversight with an Ethics Hotline

Jobsite and workplace safety is mission-critical to your construction business. You subscribe to various OSHA safety and state regulations, requiring constant monitoring and enforcement. From PPE to safe equipment operations, violations can be dangerous and costly. However, when you have an ethics hotline in place, you provide an anonymous channel for others to report unsafe practices or conditions. You’ll spot concerns and investigate before they turn into catastrophic scenarios or hefty fines.

Ethical Advocate Can Help

If you’re ready to move forward with the adoption of an ethics hotline for your construction business, let Ethical Advocate help! We specialize in helping businesses of all sizes and industries put these high-value hotlines in place. And our ongoing support and partnership ensure you leverage every benefit and all the data it provides to streamline how you conduct business. Contact the Ethical Advocate team, and let’s explore your next steps to becoming a more ethically responsible construction company in 2024!