With labour shortages in the construction industry reaching their highest levels in 20 years, what can you do to attract and retain the skilled workers you need for your business? This webinar will give you the latest updates and the tools to help.
Topics covered include:
- Brian Berry highlights the FMB resources available to members including our HR helpline, skills and training pages on website and e-learning.
- Derek Whitehead shares the perspective of training providers delivering construction education & training courses and offers guidance on future skills trends, including an overview of the benefits training an apprentice can bring your business. He explores some simple steps to take the pain out of finding the new young talent that you can shape into being the future for your business. Derek also provides advice on how to work with your local college to source the labour you need to complete your projects.
- Wendy Osborn discusses how to get the most out of the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), including accessing grants and training. She also explains how the CITB works for the interests of small, local builders, providing them labour, training and resources to grow their business.
- FMB member Annie Summun discusses her own experience of retaining and recruiting talent. She also provides an update on what the FMB is doing to tackle the labour shortages in the construction industry and gives six practical tips to recruit and retain the skills you need for your business.
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