Tag: employers
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World Breastfeeding Week: contractor shares practical advice for employers
Nicola Hodkinson, Seddon’s owner and director, said: “The reality is, many decision-makers in our industry are men, and that’s exactly why we need to be more vocal about the practical needs of new mothers. If leaders don’t know what’s required, they can’t make the right changes. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Employers’ emphasis on skilled trades lost on Gen Z: Harris poll
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. A mismatch exists between the importance employers are putting on skilled trades and how the generation that’s newly joining the workforce views those jobs, a Harris poll finds. Gen Z, the oldest members of which are 28,…
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New immigration rules: what construction employers need to know
Recent changes to the UK immigration system are likely to have a major impact on the construction industry, which relies on overseas workers. But with construction employers already facing a chronic skills shortage, will the changes help or hinder the development of the workforce? UK immigration solicitor Kirsty Moore, from global law firm Fragomen, joins…
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Immigration reforms: what’s next for construction employers?
As major changes to the immigration system come into effect, here’s what industry employers need to know. Some of these roles are relevant to construction, such as welding trades, metalworking production, and construction and building trades. However, only certain specific jobs within these categories, such as builders and fence erectors, can be sponsored. View the…
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UK’s top apprenticeship employers celebrated
Employers across the country have been recognised by the government for their commitment to apprenticeships. The Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers and Top 50 SME Apprenticeship Employers rankings for 2025 showcase apprenticeship programmes across various sectors, including construction and engineering. These leading apprenticeship employers, including Balfour Beatty and Kier, have been recognised for the quality of their apprenticeship programmes, the…
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6 ways employers can lower healthcare costs in 2025
It’s a tale as old as time: Healthcare costs are rising faster than inflation, and employers are struggling to manage them as they eat up a larger and larger share of their budgets. Healthcare costs are expected to rise by nearly 8% in 2025, according to a report by the Business Group on Health, contributing…
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‘We’re training people to be future employers’
“Staffing is my daily challenge,” he says. “It’s one thing to have a gap in the industry for staffing, but when it comes to finding people with the [construction] skills and knowledge, as well as the patience and commitment to want to work with young people, we find it very difficult to recruit them. View…
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Employers should regularly check E-Verify for authorization status changes, DHS warns
Dive Brief: Employers should use E-Verify to regularly generate status change reports that identify whether an employee’s Employment Authorization Document has been revoked, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Monday. On June 20, DHS made available information about workers whose documents were revoked between April 9 and June 13, the agency said. DHS said…
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Apprenticeship funding cuts are a ‘major blow’ for construction employers
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Mandy Crawford-Lee, chief executive for UVAC, said: “The government’s policy to remove vital levy funding – that is supporting nine in 10 Level 7 apprentices – is a major blow to construction employers and will leave them facing both huge training bill costs and a skills shortage headache. View the original article and our Inspiration…
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Campaign highlights pension risk for construction employers
“In sectors, like the construction industry, where employers are likely to hire seasonal staff, eligible workers may be at a greater risk of not getting what they are owed,” Patel added. “If you’re not sure of your [automatic enrolment] duties, check up on them. Don’t risk a fine.” View the original article and our Inspiration…