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Free Template: Employee Handbook for UK Trades Businesses (Updated 2026)
Free employee handbook template for UK trades businesses with 5 or more staff. Covers health and safety policy, disciplinary procedures, van use policy, uniform requirements, and 2026 employment law changes including day-one SSP and the new Fair Work Agency.
Building a Trades Team of Five: A Scaling Playbook That Protects Margins
Step-by-step playbook for UK sole traders growing to a team of five without killing profitability. Covers hiring sequence, margin protection, systems, employer costs, and the mindset shift from tradesperson to business owner.
Scaffold Erection and Certification: Who Can Do What and What Qualifications Are Required
A plain-English guide to UK scaffolding regulations, CISRS qualifications, and who is legally allowed to erect, inspect, and certify scaffolding on construction sites.
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Gen Z employment in UK construction is rising three times faster than any other age group. This guide covers what younger workers actually expect from trade employers, and what you need to change to attract and keep them.