Diversity
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Diversity and inclusion – new report offers best practice blueprint
A commitment to diversity and inclusion is crucial if the industry is to tackle key issues like the skills shortage, retention, productivity and building more sustainable businesses, says new ACE report. -
Tackling diversity will enable industry to recruit, retain and inspire
Royal Academy of Engineering has launched three reports to help industry improve its record on diversity. -
Industry leaders urge “candid discussion” on diversity failings in new film
New talking heads film featuring Crossrail 2 boss Michelle Dix discusses why industry is failing to attract a wider pool of talent. -
Five ways construction firms can bolster LGBT inclusion
As LGBT rights charity Stonewall organises its first ever conference focusing on gay and transgender equality in the construction industry, Richard Chapman Harris provides advice on how to make your workplace more inclusive. -
New initiative set to support firms in recruiting and retaining female talent
The Major Projects Association has launched a new initiative aimed at supporting companies achieve better gender balance. -
Listen, understand and apply – three steps to a diverse and collaborative future
Infrastructure must constantly challenge itself to encourage and embrace ideas from a wide pool of talent if it is to meet the challenge of delivering the best infrastructure for the future, says Beth West. -
Work experience shouldn’t just be for friends and family
Widen the reach of your work experience programmes urges Paul Jackson and target minorities and different social groups to broaden the talent pool. -
Backwards in high heels
Manon Bradley suggests that a lack of self-promotion could be holding women back.