3 Ways to Improve Mental Health in the Trades
The trades industry is built on hard work, resilience, and dedication — but behind the strength of the workforce, many employees face mental health challenges that often go unnoticed and can take a serious toll. By creating a culture that prioritizes mental health awareness, provides meaningful support and accommodations, and ensures access to care, employers can help build safer jobsites, stronger teams, and healthier lives both on and off the clock. Explore three impactful ways skilled trades employers can better support the mental health of their workforce.
Workplace Safety Improvements That Can Help Lower Workers' Compensation Claims
Workplace injuries happen across every industry—and they often come from predictable risks. Learn practical safety improvements that help reduce injuries, time away from work, and workers’ compensation claims.
New employees are more likely to experience workplace injuries during their first year on the job as they adjust to new environments, equipment, and expectations. Learn why the first 90 days matter most and learn practical ways businesses can improve onboarding, strengthen safety habits, and reduce workplace incidents as their teams grow.
Workplace injuries can happen in any industry, and knowing how to respond is crucial for the well-being of employees and the stability of your business. In 2022 alone, 4.53 million injuries required medical attention. With proper planning and swift action, you can navigate these challenges effectively and help foster a safer workplace for everyone.
Wood has been an essential building material for as long as humankind has been forming structures. Today, wood is still the king of light frame construction, but as buildings have grown larger, there have been prominent shifts to steel and concrete in favor of strength and durability. Could that be changing?
