AllTradesJournal

Employee Retention

2 articles

A lone construction worker on a high beam at dusk, head in hands, looking overwhelmed amidst an unfinished city skyline, symbolizing the mental health crisis in skilled trades.
Safety

Skilled trades face mental health crisis. Safety efforts fall short in 2026.

A significant percentage of skilled trades workers are actively considering leaving their jobs, a trend directly threatening the future productivity and sustainability of vital industries.

Ben Foster·April 24, 2026
Construction workers participating in a hands-on first aid training session, highlighting safety and teamwork.
Safety

Safety Training Isn't Just Compliance; It's Key to Worker Wellbeing and Retention.

Businesses with robust safety cultures, bolstered by initiatives like first aid training, consistently achieve lower absence rates and significantly higher employee retention, according to London Busi

Ben Foster·April 22, 2026