Tag: employers
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‘Help! Our employer’s agent is favouring the contractor’
This month’s contract clinic question comes from a construction client worried the employer’s agent is siding with the late-running contractor. Hakan Ozsoy responds. Image: Dreamstime The question We are the employer on a small residential development. We believe our employer’s agent (EA) is failing to deliver his duties and favouring the views of the contractor,…
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CITB funding changes: CEO defends ‘quick and decisive’ action
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) recently announced a range of changes to its grants and funding system. Here, CEO Tim Balcon tells CM People why the changes have been made and how they will impact the industry Why have the changes to funding and grants been made? For too long, there have been too…
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3 DEI approaches employers must reconsider to avoid federal ire
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. On July 29, the Department of Justice (via the Office of the Attorney General) issued a lengthy memo to federal agencies providing “guidance” on what may constitute unlawful discrimination by recipients of federal financial assistance. While the…
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Employers must improve neurodiversity awareness, report shows
Neurodivergent colleagues could help businesses become more successful if the right steps are taken to make workplaces more inclusive, according to a new study. Research by the Association for Project Management (APM) has identified that people with neurodevelopmental conditions – such as ADHD, dyslexia, and autism spectrum disorder – could bring unique insights and talents…
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Home builders call for women to join careers scheme
The latest cohort is being supported by a range of regional and national builders, including Anwyl Homes, Bargate Homes, Bellway Homes, Crest Nicholson, Gleeson Homes, Hill Group UK, Pentland Homes Ltd, Prospect Homes, Stonebond, Taylor Wimpey, Untypical, Vistry Group, and Wates Residential. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Home Builders Federation unveils latest skills plan
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HBF welcomed the announcement, urging government to prioritise long-term investment in skills and training. This includes increased and more flexible funding for further education, ensuring that the growth and skills levy works for all employers, and clearer, more accessible pathways for new entrants and career changers. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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CITB launches construction training platform to ‘drive change’
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched a new network for approved training providers across England, Scotland and Wales. To join the Training Provider Network (TPN), members must deliver training relevant to employers in the construction industry and meet a quality assurance criteria specific to the type of training they provide. TPN members will…
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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…