Gig work has the perception of leading to poor mental health. From lacking consistent wage security to poor worker rights to overwhelming competition for jobs, workers in the gig economy face a number of difficulties in their day-to-day life. However, according to research from the Paris School of Economics in collaboration with the University of… Continue reading The Gig Economy and Mental Health
Attracting young people to work in your industry can be a problematic issue. Often they desire or look for different objectives and have different goals than older people looking at the same role. As opposed to the pay scale, benefits and job pension, Millennials and Generation Z workers care more about sustainable and environmentally friendly… Continue reading The ways to make your workers stay
We’ve spoken many times about the growing problem concerning mental health in the construction. Despite rising awareness on this issue, there is still a great deal to be done in order to make sure that the industry is better prepared to help those suffering from stress, anxiety or depression. In the UK alone, mental health… Continue reading How can you protect your worker’s mental health?
Making positive steps to destigmatise Mental Health in the Construction industry
The statistics are worrying. Two construction workers commit suicide every single working day as stress, anxiety and depression account for around a fifth of all work-related illnesses. Since this has become such a large issue within the construction industry specifically, there are many programmes and charities offering help for people in this line of work.… Continue reading The app launched to help stop suicide in construction
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