CIOB People

In this piece published in CIOB People, Manager Sean Rhodes discusses the challenges UK construction employers face in navigating complex immigration rules when recruiting skilled workers from abroad. He highlights recent government changes, such as increased salary thresholds and the abolition of the Shortage Occupation List, which impact the ability to sponsor overseas talent, while also addressing alternative visa routes and the evolving immigration landscape for the industry. Read it here: https://bit.ly/4hRL8zQ #GlobalMobility #Construction #UKImmigration

A partnership between Balfour Beatty plc and Flannery Plant Hire has trained the 1,000th student at its Operator Skills Hub #skills #training #trainees #apprenticeships #plantoperations #construction

The CITB has announced the winners of the SkillBuild National Final 2024 #SkillBuild #skills #construction #trades #trainees #apprentices

"Social media platforms like X and Facebook mean what employees post in their own time on personal accounts can be seen by colleagues, clients and the public. This blurs boundaries and can impact the employment relationship. "Offensive content can harm workplace relationships, leading to complaints, harassment claims or reputational damage for the employer." Gearalt Fahy, partner at Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP, shares advice for construction employers in an increasingly complex social media age #construction #legal #employmentlaw #socialmedia #employers

The government is working with CITB and NHBC to launch new fast-track apprenticeships which aim to help address the skills gap across the UK’s homebuilding sector #skills #skillsgap #construction #homebuilding #housing #apprenticeships #training

Balfour Beatty plc's CEO Leo Quinn has raised concerns about urgent skills shortages facing the offshore wind sector, insisting that more needs to be done to address the issue #skills #skillsgap #offshorewind #energy #recruitment #upskilling #construction

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