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On this project they undertook a culture survey to see how their operatives really feel about working on the project and their views on the safety culture. Over 100 operatives undertook the online survey and 30 undertook a face to face survey. This has allowed the contractor to understand how their operatives feel about the site and given them some…
The building blocks form the thoughts of our onsite community when attached to the support wall. This gives operatives a chance to write down their thoughts, feedback and praise in an anonymous way or as they please. It is a safe space to speak out. At induction each operative is given a building block as each person matters. A private…
Research shows that creating a positive work culture can do wonders for productivity. If you establish a work culture that employees are excited to be part of, they’ll be happier with their jobs. Happier employees are more likely to exceed expectations! Crofton Interiors adopts this ethos in all areas of the business, therefore changing the workwear to suit the needs…
To promote sustainable employment, a Women’s Network was established to enable locally recruited women to discuss key issues such as health, gender equality and celebrate International Women’s Day. The local women’s network provides the environment to enable women to not feel alone in a male dominated industry A recent outcome has been the creation of an interactive gender equality workshop…
All site and office based staff complete a monthly toolbox talk about equality, diversity and inclusion. Themes have included disability, LGBT+ and religion. To date, 1500 members of the team have participated. Videos, games, quizzes and presentations are just some of the formats used to date. Tool Box Talks have taken us from 4% to 80% Equality Diversity Inclusion training…
This contractor have setup a QR code station within the site office and within the site area itself to allow users to scan a QR code which brings up a survey regarding the sites Considerate Constructors Scheme performance. The survey allows users to rate the site in each of the 5 areas of the Scheme’s Code whilst also leaving room…
On this project, they have set up an information hub web page. This is accessed via a QR code which has been put on posters across the site . The Information Hub is for all operatives, supervisors and managers working on site, and contains useful information including: Dates, Times and Locations for Daily Coordination Meeting, Health and Safety Meetings Daily…
We have launched an Innovation Competition at our Pontoon Dock site in order to gather new and original ideas from everyone on site. We think that new initiatives do not necessarily have to come just from Head Quarters. We truly think that any creative solutions and ideas come from issues and needs encountered on site, and this site has provided a…
The Considerate Constructors Scheme has produced an appraisal template, which can be adapted to meet the individual needs of your site/company. This has been created with the intention that both staff members and their managers can complete the appraisal form, which is aimed at both encouraging operatives, whilst also highlighting any potential areas for improvement in their performance. It is…
There was a need to retain local people who currently have a job on site which would convert to an apprenticeship, but the apprenticeship is several months away from starting. It is not uncommon for local people starting on site to be placed in teams with different backgrounds or cultures from their own. In a number of cases the new…
Due to coronavirus we have reduced our worker safety meetings. We have now developed worker engagement feedback forms, to ensure their safety and wellbeing and to action any issues confidentially on their behalf. Our site managers reach out to individuals and ask if they have everything they need for their tasks, if they feel supported by their line manager, that…
As a company, Mark James Complete Building Services have been supporting the recent ‘Spotlight on… worker fatigue’ learning toolkit. We also recognise that mental health issues and fatigue can sometimes come hand-in-hand, and this is somethinhttps://staging.ccsbestpractice.org.uk/spotlight-on/spotlight-on-worker-fatigue/g we are focused to support our employees with. They launched their campaign with an online survey, which was sent via email to all our…