| Advantages Vs Disadvantages of using Contractors The use of contractors across all employment sectors has increased dramatically over recent years as organisations concentrate on their core operations in an effort to enhance performance.
There are a great number of advantages to using contractors but there are also disadvantages to the organisation.
Disadvantages of Using Contractors
The disadvantages for the organisation arising from the use of contract work include:-
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Lack of in-house expertise in managing contractors. |
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The extra activities and time put on management prior to using contractors ie. Pre-selection process. |
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Increase in administration requirements in maintaining contractors ie. Insurances, company documentation etc. |
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Extra work required in trying to get all contractors to conform to an OHS Management System Standard ie. do they have the right OHS Management System documentation? |
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Ensuring all contractors meet the organisations preferred provider requirements. |
Safetynet Management Solutions can help to ensure that the disadvantages do not outweigh the advantages to your organisation. |
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Systematic Management of Contractors
Safetynet has created a Contractor Management Web Service to systematically manage your contractors (including their employees and sub contractors).
Some of the benefits of the service:-
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Provide up to date information on all contractors associated to the client, which can be accessed from any computer terminal (connected to the internet) at any time. |
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Contractor information are created and updated by the contractors themselves. |
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Automated reminders to contractors when renewal of license/insurances are required (including sub contractors). |
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Secure and private – only authorised personnel with log-in details can access the system. |
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Provides a central depository centre for contractor compliance information and documentation (including OHS requirements). |
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Auditable record of communication and consultation with the contractor (including when contractors have been “suspended” from the system). |
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Electronic Storage, archive and back-up of all information on the contractor which can be accessed at any time. |
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Yearly license fee with unlimited user access within the organisation. |
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