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Matthew’s diary – Week 4: Visiting wholesalers and learning about the domestic sector
Matthew’s fourth week in Australia focused on the differences in apprenticeship provision between Brisbane and the UK.
Breaking the stigma during Mental Health Awareness Week
In today’s fast-paced world, we often forget to take care of our mental health. However, mental health is as crucial as physical health and neglecting it can lead to severe consequences.
Visit the JIB and ECS at Elex Show, YEC, Harrogate
The JIB and ECS will be exhibiting at the Elex Show at the Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate, on 27th-28th April 2023.
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.
