Resources

Raising Future Leaders

A crucial part of our Academy is the learning and resources available to both our staff and the wider industry.

Personal Development and overall wellbeing is key to a fulfilling career in construction, so having a bank of resources that you can pull from is our obligation as a business operating in construction.

We also know how fast the industry changes in terms of regulation, guidance and legislation. That’s why we are committed to updating our resources on a regular basis, to ensure anyone who needs them has the most up to date information.

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AiDEN

The fast-paced nature of the construction industry has meant Embassy Site Services have always been at the forefront of innovation. We recognise the need for our team to access information quickly, concisely and accurately. Utilising the power of AI, Ask Aiden was created to tackle this exact challenge.

In a world where limitless information is at our fingertips, AskAiden allows our team to access a controlled library of information, ensuring everyone gets accurate answers that can solve their specific problem.

As an early adopter of AI in the scaffolding and roofing game, we hope to expand the capability of Aiden across our business, as and when the technology allows.

Meet Aiden, Embassy Site Services’
AI Assistant.

Got any questions? Ask Aiden.

Work Mate Tales

With BOB & TREVOR

Team Embassy are a tight knit collective, all dedicated to working together to deliver the best to our clients, in the safest possible way. Knowing that our team believes in the way we do things is hugely important to us, and we know that flying the flag for Embassy is something they do off site, as well as onsite.

So, we created Bob and Trevor to help not only show our appreciation to our staff, but also to communicate the Embassy way; what makes us different and how that impacts the wellbeing of our team.

‘Work Mate Tales’ is the story of Bob & Trevor, lifelong friends and fellow construction workers. Bob works for Embassy, Trevor doesn’t…

You can keep up with Bob and Trevor’s Work Mate Tales on our social media channels or click here! 

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How to Look After Your Mental Health & Support Others

Suicide disproportionately affects those within the Construction Industry. Research has shown that construction workers are four times more likely to die by suicide compared to other industries, and that suicide rates in our industry are at their highest since recordings began. In most cases, suicide comes as a result of unresolved mental health issues.

As a community, we owe it to everyone within the Construction Industry to end the stigma around mental health and around talking about our feelings and struggles.

In order to support those within the industry, and change these alarming statistics, our collective attitude to mental health and talking about our feelings and struggles simply has to change. At Embassy Site Services, we encourage our employees to prioritise their mental health and to ask for help when they need it.

But we understand that asking for help or talking openly about our struggles can be difficult. If you don’t feel comfortable speaking with someone you know, there are plenty of people who will listen and advise. Please find our recommended resources below:

Samaritans are available to talk 24/7: Call 116 123 https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/if-youre-having-difficult-time/

Construction Industry Helpline are an industry specific charity and available 24/7:

Call 0345 605 1956 or text HARDHAT to 85258 to talk over text instead www.constructionindustryhelpline.com/application.html

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) works to prevent suicide:

Call 0800 585858 or chat online https://www.thecalmzone.net/get-support

Papyrus work to prevent young suicide:

Call 0800 068 4141, text, email or chat on their forum https://www.papyrus-uk.org/

Managing Stress

Life can be stressful and many people believe that stress is something we should all just ‘be able to deal with’. But stress can have a huge impact on daily life and our overall wellbeing.

If you are struggling to manage your stress, please know that you are not alone – far from it in fact. There are some excellent resources available to help you:

Stress Management Society offer support and provide free online resources: https://www.stress.org.uk/free-resources/

Construction Industry Helpline is an industry specific charity and available 24/7: Call 0345 605 1956 or text HARDHAT to 85258 to talk over text instead www.constructionindustryhelpline.com/application.html

Family Issues

If you’re going through bereavement, divorce, custody issues or any other family matters with which you need advice or support, there is help available. You do not need to go through this alone.

The following resources are available and specialise in helping people just like you:

Cruse is a bereavement support specialist. Call 0808 808 1677 or chat online https://www.cruse.org.uk/get-support/

Sleep and Fatigue

Working in such a demanding environment and physical industry can be taxing and, if you’re not living a healthy lifestyle, it can lead to problems with sleep and fatigue. Stress and other lifestyle factors can also lead to these problems.

But there are great resources available to help you identify the causes of these issues, and to help you solve them:

The NHS offers the following advice regarding sleep and fatigue: www.nhs.uk/live-well/sleep-and-tiredness/self-help-tips-to-fight-fatigue/

Don’t Do Drugs

Of course, abusing alcohol or drugs is problematic whatever your circumstances, but when working in construction, not being on form risks not just your safety, but the safety of those around you. It has been found that over half of construction workers in the UK have felt concerned about how drugs and alcohol affect their colleagues.

Don’t put those around you in danger. If you need help with drugs or alcohol, check out these resources:

Talk to Frank is a service providing confidential advice, with a 24/7 Helpline: 0300 123 6600 and text and email communications, too

https://www.talktofrank.com/contact-frank

And please note, depression is closely linked with substance abuse; a lot of people drink and take drugs to numb the effects of mental illness, or as a coping mechanism – if this sounds familiar to you, take a look at our Mental Health Resources

Manage Your Gambling

It is estimated that 430,000 people in the UK are suffering from compulsive gambling. According to experts, “approximately 5% of compulsive gamblers seek help… this means that 95% have their lives ruined by debt and depression.”

Men are four times more likely to have a gambling disorder than women, and those who drink heavily or use illegal drugs are also more likely to gamble excessively. If you need help to manage your gambling, there are fantastic resources available:

National Gambling Treatment Service is available to give confidential advice, information and support 24/7: Call 0808 8020 133 or chat online https://www.begambleaware.org/ngts

Gordon Moody offers gambling addiction support: Call 01384 241292, or chat online https://gordonmoody.org.uk/get-help/

Gamblers Anonymous provide online support as well as in person meetings: https://www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk/

Managing Your Money

Financial concerns are common and nothing to be ashamed of. If you feel overwhelmed by your financial responsibilities or unable to manage your debts, there is help and advice available to you:

Step Change is a debt charity offering online advice: https://www.stepchange.org/how-we-help.aspx

Cost Of Living

The current cost of living crisis is troubling times for many. If you feel overwhelmed or just need some extra support, here is the help and advice available to you:

Help For Households – https://helpforhouseholds.campaign.gov.uk/

Citizens Advice – https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/get-help-with-the-cost-of-living/

UK Government https://www.gov.uk/cost-of-living

Martin Lewis MoneySavingExpert – www.moneysavingexpert.com

Money Helper – https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/money-troubles/cost-of-living