Recruitment bias preventing talented engineers from returning to work after a...
Bias in the recruitment process prevents STEM professionals who have had a career break return to employment, according to a new survey by STEM Returners. The STEM Returners Index, published on...
View ArticleChartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors appoints new chair to...
A fresh drive to ensure broader representation in the profession of civil engineering surveyors will help to guarantee that places and spaces will be built for all of society in future, not just some....
View ArticleEmployees to benefit from company’s cost of living support package
Employees at Grant & Stone are to benefit from a comprehensive financial support package to provide help during the current challenging times. The Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG) – which...
View ArticleUptake of construction apprenticeships on the rise again after years of decline
The latest data shows that apprenticeships within the construction industry are on the rise again for the first time in six years. Research by Protrade, the UK-leading supplier of premium power tools...
View ArticleWomen in construction: A day in the life of a construction worker
The construction industry has always had a reputation for being a male-dominated industry, with an average of just 17% of employees being female. Amy Byrne is an HSQE Coordinator within the...
View ArticleWJ Encourages Organisations to Create a Safety Culture this World Day for...
On World Day for Safety and Health at Work on 28th April, WJ Group is encouraging other companies to rethink their strategy to improve safety in the construction industry. This comes after WJ was...
View ArticleLooking To Make A Mid-Life Career Move Into Construction: Our Top Tips
Shifting gears and looking for a new career later in life is never an easy prospect, but sometimes it’s got to be done. Whether your current market is changing in ways you can no longer compete with,...
View ArticleRecord high levels of commitment and engagement for construction workers...
The industry has the top Engagement Index Score at 77% compared with 71% across other sectors Construction workers feel 17% more positive about working at their organisation than others ‘Committed’ is...
View ArticleHigh hopes for Design Engineer Construct! as it bids for “alternative...
Pioneering learning programme celebrates tenth birthday in the House of Lords, amid calls for greater support from ministers, industry and universities The creator of Design Engineer Construct! (DEC),...
View ArticleLocal Student Thanks Jobs Growth Wales+ For Helping Ignite His Career
A dedicated young individual, from Buckley, is encouraging more young people to enter the world of work through the Jobs Growth Wales+ programme after it gave him the confidence, support and guidance...
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