The number of apprenticeship starts supported has increased by 61% compared to previous period The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) recently released its mid-year figures for its New Entrant Support Team (NEST). The figures show that NEST has already supported 1,521 apprenticeship starts between April – September 2025, an increase from 943 in the same […]
This Men’s Mental Health Month, we’re spotlighting stress in the workplace – one of the biggest threats to employee wellbeing. But, workplace stress doesn’t just impact wellbeing – it also affects productivity, morale, and retention and according to the HSE over 16 million working days are lost each year to stress, anxiety, and depression. Employers […]
As Stress Awareness Week 2025 begins, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is reminding employers that work-related stress is one of the leading causes of ill health at work – and that preventing it is a legal duty, not just a ‘nice-to-have’. In 2023/24, HSE statistics show that 776,000 workers reported suffering from work-related stress, […]
The On The Tools Awards 2025 brought together the very best of the UK’s trade community for a night of celebration, recognition, and connection – honouring the skilled professionals and unsung heroes who keep Britain building. Held in front of over 450 industry leaders, sponsors, and tradespeople, the awards marked the biggest night of the […]