Category: Seddon
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How to protect workers from winter burnout
With year-end pressures mounting, many construction teams face increasing fatigue and stress. Read on for practical guidance for leaders on how to protect workforce wellbeing. Supporting mental health must be a year-round priority if we are to truly look after our workforce. Our teams should never be left to suffer in silence Nicola Hodkinson, Seddon…
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Job spotlight: apprentice quantity surveyor, Seddon
Finley Topping tells CM People that the experience gained through an apprenticeship far outweighs a full-time university course. Tell us about your role and your day-to-day responsibilities. I started my apprenticeship in August last year and jumped straight into a live project, which has been the best way to learn – from the ground up,…
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Construction risks losing aspiring apprentices, Seddon warns
Contractor Seddon has revealed that 2,694 people applied for just 20 apprenticeship roles in its latest hiring round, highlighting the lack of placements for people keen to start careers in construction. The figures from Seddon mirror national concerns cited in the CITB Construction Apprenticeships report. According to the report, the UK needs 50,000 additional construction…