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Matthew’s diary – Week 3: First day on site and getting close to nature
Matthew Pickering ended his third week in Australia with a scuba dive on the Great Barrier Reef after spending the week working on site.
Stress vs Anxiety: Know the difference
We’ve all heard of the terms stress and anxiety. But what exactly do they mean, and how can we tell the difference between the two?
Exclusive PMI scheme for JIB members
Like many JIB members, you may be finding it difficult to attract and retain skilled employees. But did you know many employers find that offering Private Medical Insurance (PMI) is a cost-effective way of helping employees feel valued? An exclusive scheme for JIB members The J
Statutory Pay Increases
The Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2023, has now been published, which includes Statutory Pay increases.
Matthew’s diary – Week 2: Hospital developments and sunrise swims
The JIB’s Apprentice Exchange winner continues his learning experience Down Under.
JIB Apprentice Exchange winner arrives in Brisbane
Matthew Pickering of NG Bailey has touched down in Brisbane, Australia, on his JIB Apprentice Exchange trip.
Brisbane bound
NG Bailey's Matthew Pickering spoke to the JIB ahead of his trip to Australia as the latest winner of the JIB Apprentice Exchange Programme.
JIB Chief Executive to host seminar at UK Construction Week
The JIB and ECS will be in attendance at UK Construction Week at ExCeL, London, 2-4 May 2023.
Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 come into force
The Fire Safety Regulations 2022, which build on the Building Safety Act 2022, have come into force, forming part of a package of sensible, risk mitigating fire safety measures that the Government is delivering following the Grenfell Tower fire to keep the public safe.
JIB and ECS welcome Government’s New Energy and Net Zero Department
The JIB and ECS have welcomed the creation of the new Government Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero.
Closure of “Conditional” ECS Cards and funding for assessment
There are now fewer than 50 Conditional Electricians remaining and the Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) is urging them to take advantage of funding opportunities to complete an Experienced Worker Assessment before withdrawal of “Conditional” ECS cards.
Visit the JIB and ECS at Elex Show, Alexandra Palace
The JIB and ECS will be exhibiting at the Elex Show at Alexandra Palace, London, on 30th-31st March 2023.
