EP19. Toxic Work Culture in Construction: How It's Damaging Mental Health and Why Change Is Needed.. скачать в хорошем качестве

EP19. Toxic Work Culture in Construction: How It's Damaging Mental Health and Why Change Is Needed..

Hosts Ben and Vish sit down for an open and honest conversation about toxic work culture in the construction industry — and the real impact it’s having on workers’ mental health. Drawing from lived experience in the trades, Ben and Vish share personal insights, industry realities, and conversations happening daily on sites across the UK. Together, they explore how outdated attitudes, pressure to “man up,” long hours, and poor workplace environments contribute to stress, burnout, and declining mental well-being among construction workers. This episode goes beyond highlighting problems — it focuses on why the culture needs to change and how leaders, companies, and workers themselves can help build a healthier future for the industry. What Ben & Vish Discuss The reality of toxic work culture on construction sites Mental health stigma in male-dominated industries Why many tradespeople struggle in silence The impact of leadership and site environment Psychological safety and speaking up at work Breaking the “man up” mentality in construction How positive culture improves safety and productivity Practical steps toward better mental well-being in the industry Who This Episode Is For -Construction workers & tradespeople -Site supervisors and project managers -Construction company leaders -Apprentices entering the industry -Anyone interested in workplace mental health and culture change Join the Conversation If this episode resonates with you, share it with someone in construction who needs to hear it. Real conversations create real change. Listen, share, and help break the silence. You never know who might need to hear this today. 🛠️ This isn’t just a podcast — it’s a community. 💪Let's build something stronger together. 👉 Follow us on: 📸 Instagram: @built4uspodcast 🎧 TikTok: @built4uspodcast ▶️ YouTube: @built4uspodcast 🎙️ Spotify / Apple Podcasts: BUILT4US Podcast Facebook: Built4us Podcast UK BASED SUPPORT: 💥If you or anyone you care about is struggling with their mental health, reach out for support: If it's an emergency- ring 999 💥If you want to speak to someone, call The Samaritans on 116 123 💥To locate mental health support in your area, search The Hub of Hope https://hubofhope.co.uk/ 💥Free 24/7 Emotional, Physical & Financial Wellbeing Support for Construction Workers & their Families Home - Lighthouse Charity 🛠️Produced by Tim Roe of Courageous_Productions 💪Proudly Powered by JT MOTIV INFO ON GUEST & HOST Vish Narbheram Website Onward Shift Podcast Ben Summers Linkedin