Post by HRD Australia

Suicide kills 10x more construction workers than on-site accidents. That stat should stop every HR leader in their tracks. Australia's construction industry is losing more than 200 workers to suicide every year – and with 1.2 million homes needed by 2029, the mental health crisis threatening our tradie workforce is also threatening the nation's housing pipeline. Marti Amos, founder of The Professional Builder, says builders are facing pressure from every direction – rising costs, labour shortages, and regulatory change – all at once. Are we doing enough to protect the people building Australia's future? Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/g96X2pAc #EmployeeMentalHealth #WorkplaceHealthAndSafety #EmployeeEngagement