For many young people, the first time they seriously think about a career is when they’re on the brink of leaving school and trying to make important decisions about what to do next.
But could giving young people greater exposure to the world of work at an earlier age help them make more informed choices – while also helping industries such as construction address their long-term skills needs? As the Government makes plans to boost work experience and strengthen vocational education, keep reading to find out how these measures could help construction address its skills gap.
The construction industry never stands still. From housing delivery and skills shortages to building safety and infrastructure investment, the latest headlines highlight both the challenges and opportunities facing contractors, clients and communities across the UK.
As we move further into autumn, this week’s blog takes a quick look at five of the issues we’re watching closely – and why they matter for the wider industry.
While Sheriff has grown considerably since the business was first established over two decades ago, some things haven’t changed. Trust, respect, keeping our promises and taking pride in the quality of our work have always been fundamental to the way we do business.
As a business grows, however, it becomes increasingly important to make sure the standards it was built on are clearly understood by everyone who represents it. That’s why we’ve recently introduced a new Code of Ethics and Conduct across Sheriff Group. Read on to find out more about why this matters and what we hope it will achieve.
Cyber-attacks might make the headlines when they affect major corporations, but cyber security isn’t only a big-business issue. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are targets too – and the consequences can include operational disruption, financial loss and damage to important business relationships.
According to the Government’s latest Cyber Security Breaches Survey, 46% of small businesses and 65% of medium-sized businesses identified a cyber security breach or attack during the previous 12 months, with phishing by far the most commonly reported type.
Technology plays an important part in keeping businesses secure, but so do the everyday decisions made by the people using it. Read on to find out what SMEs and their employees should be looking out for – and some simple steps we can all take to reduce the risk.