Screwfix tests new women’s workwear range
A snapshot poll has shown that most female tradespeople say buying workwear is difficult due to poor sizing and lack of available sizes. Screwfix has carried out a sample survey with 40 female tradespeople to uncover the challenges they face when buying clothing for their job. More than eight in ten said buying workwear is […]
Find out every trade’s favourite songs to work to
The magic of music has been a secret weapon in the workplace, helping boost tradespeople’s brain activity and turn up the volume on productivity. But when it comes down to it, what do tradespeople listen to at work? Well, according to the Toolbox’s research, green thumbed gardeners love working along to tunes about balmy weather, which […]
A fifth of tradespeople injured when breaking health and safety rules
New research from Direct Line reveals almost one in five (19%) tradespeople have been injured as a result of breaking health and safety rules on site. The scale of health and safety breaches is concerning, with 46% of tradespeople admitting they do not always take the required precautions when conducting work. For many tradespeople, there […]
Expert shares mental health advice for tradespeople
For World Mental Health Day (10 October), an expert has shared their top pieces of advice for UK tradespeople on how to avoid burnout, after research revealed that more than four in five (84%) experience mental health problems due to work-related issues. The research was commissioned by IronmongeryDirect, and the results have been published in […]
Revealed: The towns and cities most in need of tradies
The Tradespeople HotSpot Index from MoneySuperMarket Van Insurance has looked at the number of registered tradespeople in major towns and cities in order to find the places most in need of tradespeople and which trades are in the lowest supply. According to the analysis, Sunderland is the city most in need of tradespeople, with just 18.6 […]
Survey reveals how tradespeople and clients feel about each other
Hiring a tradesperson to work on your property has often raised questions about how to approach the working relationship. Should you engage in conversation or let them focus on their task? Should you offer refreshments or let them handle their own needs? To shed light on these etiquette matters, Toolstation spoke to both tradespeople and clients […]
Revolutionary new app for tradespeople by Yepic
Yepic, a new photo-based app for tradespeople, has made life easier and simpler for the UK’s 2.5m tradespeople. Now available in app stores, Yepic uses your work photos taken on your smartphones to record and manage jobs and has been designed for all trades, including electricians, plumbers, builders, decorators and joiners. Rapidly gaining momentum within […]
Top 10 things you should never do when hiring a tradesperson
Dusty work conditions, hagglers, and indecisive customers have been highlighted as some of the biggest pet peeves of tradespeople working across the UK. Have you ever hired a tradesperson to help complete a job in your home or workplace? As the demand for tradespeople has increased by 50% in two years, it’s likely that if […]
WISKA UK win IBA’s Supplier of the Year 2023
Thursday 12 September 2023 has seen the IBA host its annual Trade Show and Gala Awards evening. Now in its 30th year, the IBA is an organisation for likeminded, established independent electrical wholesalers with a focus on member driven buying. With over 95 members representing approximately 135 branches across the UK, as well as over […]
Mental Health Hub for tradespeople at the Elex Show
Shining the spotlight on supporting the mental health of tradespeople, Elex is launching a dedicated Mental Health Hub at its Exeter show, with the aim of fostering conversation, offering support and saving lives. In the UK, men are three times more likely to die by suicide than women and in construction – a male dominated […]