IES Reflects

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Public Policy blog					HR blog
Gender stereotypes in the construction industry: breaking barriers to tackle skills shortages 15 May 2024 The construction industry is facing skills shortages that are holding back growth. This research for the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) explores attitudes towards awareness of construction careers among potential entrants and those within the industry, and the differences between the two.					Mental Health Awareness Week: how moving ‘fairness’ up the organisational agenda could reap wellbeing benefits. 13 May 2024 In support of Mental Health Awareness Week, Zofia Bajorek looks at the issue of fairness at work and calls for employers to review workplace policies and practices to ensure that positive employee wellbeing is supported and maintained.
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