Business View Magazine - Nov 2023

63 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 10, ISSUE 11 FORCE CIVI L SOLUT IONS LTD. and year round work flow. The core idea here is an honest day’s pay for an honest day’s work.” But Hayes is candid about the challenges, too. Hiring for entry-level labor positions, especially those requiring a valid driver’s license, has posed hurdles. Having licensed personnel is crucial with heavy machinery and equipment in constant motion. “But we’ve adapted,” Hayes asserts. “Sometimes, crews will have a non- driver as a helper, and they work their way up, eventually obtaining their license.” Hayes emphasizes the importance of promoting from within Force Civil Solutions, even amid competition from lucrative oil and gas sectors. He believes people nowadays prioritize their weekends and family time. Drawing from his own life, he points out the value of balancing work with personal life. Their company offers this balance by providing consistent year-round employment, ensuring most weekends are free. A unique initiative, the ‘Flex Friday’, stands out. Hayes explains that office staff work an extra 30 minutes daily from May to September, granting them a four-day summer time long weekend plan. These weekends are inaugurated with a