Building on solid foundations at Shaylor
Updates | Friday November 16th, 2007A commitment to staff training may earn companies plaudits in terms of industrial relations, but one Midlands construction firm will tell you that, actually, improving the skills of its workforce also makes plain business sense.
Aldridge-based Shaylor Construction is currently working with Stourbridge College to put 10 employees through level four NVQ in Construction Site Management via the Learning and Skills Council’s Train to Gain service.
The 10 are building their portfolios as part of their on site assessment and training - and Darren Cobb, Shaylor Construction’s group safety manager, has no doubts about the value it will bring to the company and the individual.
Darren said: “We shouldn’t underestimate the impression it gives our clients. It says not only do we develop our staff, but we offer them strong training.
“Once people gain those skills there’s a formal record we can show to third parties and customers.”