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JIB Chief Executive Jay Parmar appointed to support Building Safety Regulator and Industry
Jay Parmar, Chief Executive of the Joint Industry Board (JIB), has been appointed as a member of the Industry Competence Committee (ICC).
Bringing expert healthcare to your living room
Seeking medical advice should never be delayed. Timely intervention is crucial for early diagnosis and effective treatment, preventing further complications.
Stress: It’s okay to seek help
For many people, stress will naturally subside as circumstances settle without any clear intervention. If stress does persist though, it’s important to identify what’s causing you stress and take steps to try to combat it.
New Wage Agreement for Industry
The ECA and Unite the Union has agreed on a new two-year wage deal from January 2024 for the electrical contracting industry under the JIB collective agreement.
Reminder of Statutory Pay Increases
The statutory payment increases for 2023 came into effect in April. The Government annually announces increases to weekly statutory payments which take effect from April each year.
JIB membership companies celebrate awards at the annual ECA Awards
JIB is proud to congratulate the many member companies who either won or were runners-up at the annual Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) Industry Awards, which took place on 9th June 2023 at the Hilton Bankside Hotel, London.
Social Value and Procurement discussed at JIB Forum
The JIB hosted its latest Forum in London on Wednesday 21st June 2023. Chaired by Jay Parmar, CEO of the JIB, the Forum was titled "Unlock a Winning Formula – Social Value and Procurement" and featured leading speakers within the industry.
JIB to host Bupa webinar on Private Medical Insurance
The JIB is hosting an informative webinar with Bupa on the subject of Private Medical Insurance (PMI).
Stress and Anxiety: The signs and symptoms
Let’s talk about stress and anxiety, what the signs are and what a person might experience.
JIB members asked to help with training the next generation
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has recently asked the JIB and its members for support in the development of three new T Levels and is seeking help and representation on the panels from employers.
The benefits of apprenticeships
Sam Foulsham completed an Electrical Apprenticeship with Playfords Limited between 2018 and 2023 – inclusive of considerable Covid-19 disruption.
Matthew’s diary – Week 6: Memorial days and final goodbyes
Matthew Pickering reflects on a "great experience" as his Apprentice Exchange trip to Australia comes to an end.
