The Joint Industry Board (JIB) has revealed the results of its 2021 Membership Survey. The survey was sent out to members in October last year with 152 individuals responding across 138 organisations.
The JIB is an impartial organisation that sets the standards for employment, welfare, grading and apprentice training in the electrical contracting industry. Its work is targeted at improving the industry, its status and productivity. The JIB membership comprises SMEs as well as the UK’s largest electrical contractors.
Seventy-six per cent of members said JIB membership was important to them, while setting the standards for employment, welfare, grading and apprentice training was once again ranked as the JIB’s top priority among members. Employment law, guidance, advice and information was ranked as the top benefit of JIB membership.
The survey also asked what members would like to see more of as part of their membership. Suggested improvements included holding more regional events and opportunities for CPD.
In response to suggestions in the 2020 Membership Survey the JIB led a high profile campaign to promote the benefits of Direct Employment through press releases, newsletters and social media as well as hosting a webinar which has been viewed by over 100 people. A new CPD digital system was also launched, which allows all ECS card holders to record their CPD directly into their online records.
Roger Horne, JIB Head of Membership, said: “The annual Membership Survey is an important source of information for the JIB to see what we are doing well and what we could be doing better. We analyse the results carefully and we always try to take action on the feedback received and I would like to thank everybody who gave up their time to take part in the survey.”
