Tag: employers
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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…
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The 5% Club announces honorary role for outgoing Balfour Beatty chief
Balfour Beatty Group’s chief executive, Leo Quinn, has been appointed life president of The 5% Club. Quinn founded the national charity in 2013 to drive skills development and combat youth unemployment. The 5% Club was established on the principle that businesses should aim for at least 5% of their workforce to be in ‘earn and…
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Levy-paying employers endorse CITB proposals
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has received support from 67% of construction employers for its 2026-29 levy proposals. In addition, 12 out of the 14 prescribed organisations – federations and associations that present the levy proposals to their levy-paying members – are in agreement with the 2026-29 proposals. Typically undertaken every three years, the…
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Construction employers claim nearly £130m in CITB grants
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released the year-end figures for its Grants Scheme, which provides support for construction employers and learners. During the 2024-25 financial year, CITB allocated nearly £130 million in grant support. Of this funding, £71.4 million was provided through various apprenticeship grants, supporting more than 30,000 learners and 10,000 employers,…
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‘I can’t find any help’: Employers scramble to solve worker shortages caused by immigration crackdowns
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. President Donald Trump’s statement in an April 15 Fox Noticias interview that his administration would “work with” undocumented immigrants who self-deport from the country and return them to the U.S. “if they’re good, if we want them…
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CITB praises Employer Networks initiative as ‘hugely successful’
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has quadrupled the number of learners supported through its Employer Networks initiative, according to its year-end figures. Employer Networks are funded by CITB and offer bespoke training and financial support for employers. They also give employers a direct channel to communicate their training needs and advise on how funding should be…
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Construction employers reminded to prioritise sun safety
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is encouraging construction workers to prepare for warmer weather as temperatures are set to reach nearly 30°C in parts of the UK. Construction workers face a higher risk of sunburn, heat-related illness, and skin cancer due to prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays. According to the Health and Safety…
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Trump’s immigration enforcement against employers has been gradual. That may soon change.
Federal immigration authorities may be gradually boosting their enforcement activities, but the slow pace has not changed employers’ need for caution, employer-side immigration lawyers told HR Dive. Prior to President Donald Trump’s inauguration, incoming officials promised large-scale worksite enforcement. So far, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has targeted small entities for raids, with recent examples…
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North Atlantic States Carpenters create state-of-the-art skills trainings tailored to employers’ needs
S&F Concrete needed workers who knew how to do layout. A well-established concrete provider in the region, the company had a CAD office fully staffed with engineers and layout experts, but the team was stretched thin servicing S&F’s many active sites. Recruiting for concrete layout skills had also become a challenge, with fewer and fewer…
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Senators frame Trump’s DOL pick as bridge between employers, employees
Listen to the article 8 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who was previously criticized for straddling the line between pro-union and pro-employer, played up her ability to move between worlds and represent all kinds of workers during her confirmation hearing Wednesday. Turnout…