Implementing Workforce & Supplier Development Programs
Background
A large-scale infrastructure project required strict adherence to local supplier development and employment mandates. However, the EPC contractor lacked structured programs to ensure compliance, leading to inefficiencies in local hiring and procurement processes.
Challenges
- No structured approach to local hiring, leading to inconsistent workforce planning.
- Supplier development targets unmet due to lack of capacity-building initiatives for local businesses.
- Community dissatisfaction over perceived exclusion from project benefits.
Breaking Ground Solution
- Designed a Workforce Development Program, integrating local recruitment pipelines, skills training, and mentorship.
- Implemented a Supplier Development Framework, providing business training and procurement support for local suppliers.
- Created a Community Communication Strategy, ensuring transparent updates on hiring and procurement opportunities.
Outcome
- Local employment increased by 60%, exceeding regulatory requirements.
- 20% of project procurement directed to local suppliers, strengthening economic impact.
- Community trust improved, reducing resistance and ensuring project stability.