5 practical tips for reducing stress

We have deepened our partnership with the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to provide you with actionable support for managing stress and avoiding burnout.

utilise the #MakeItVisible on-site tools.

We encourage all our candidates to proactively use the #MakeItVisible on-site tools found across the frontline. By scanning the QR codes on posters at your workplace, you can access the Construction Industry Helpline App, a private digital tool designed specifically to help you manage occupational stress discreetly.
practice the "Talk-5" initiative.

Additionally, we advocate for the "Talk-5" initiative; taking just five minutes for an authentic check-in with a peer can be a life-saving buffer against workplace anxiety, especially in environments where traditional silence often prevails.
access financial wellbeing support.

Because we know that financial strain is a major driver of workplace pressure, with 33% of UK workers currently taking on extra work to cope with the rising cost of living, according to the Randstad workmonitor, we want to ensure you know how to access financial well-being support. Through the Lighthouse Charity, vital financial aid is available for families facing hardship, which can directly lower stress and help you maintain focus on the job.
recognise the signs of "Pleasanteeism".

It is also important to recognise the signs of "pleasanteeism", which is the habit of putting on a brave face when you are actually struggling. We encourage you to reach out to a Mental Health First Aider early rather than waiting for burnout to take hold.
save the 24/7 helpline support.

Finally, we recommend that every member of our workforce saves the Construction Industry Helpline numbers to their phone for 24/7 support.

UK: 0345 605 1956
ROI: 1800 939 122
Text: HARDHAT to 85258

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