The Minister for Industry recently launched the Construction Leadership Council’s Health Safety and Wellbeing Strategy, at a summit attended by sector leaders. The Strategy brings together the Health and Safety Executive, Construction Industry Advisory Committee, Mates in Mind and firms across the supply chain, from Tier 1s through to SMEs, product manufacturers and merchants. It […]
The government has released their Employment Rights Bill roadmap – and it includes timelines for consultations and planned implementation dates for big changes. From Statutory Sick Pay shake-ups arriving in 2026 and day-one unfair dismissal rights landing in 2027, the clock is ticking to get your business ready for the future. To help you get ahead of the changes PDA Associate […]
A new agreement signed by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and the Department for Work and Pensions will enable thousands of people to benefit from on-the-job training and career opportunities in the construction sector. Roles ranging from project managers to bricklayers will be made available to jobseekers thanks to the agreement, which will mean […]
Over the course of the summer Jennifer (Jen) Deeney, a director of nursing based in Liverpool, has embarked on a UK-wide mission to visit 50 lighthouses to raise awareness and funds for the Lighthouse Charity; a charity providing holistic emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support for construction workers and their families. The charity is of […]