People Construction and EDI leaders pledge support following sexism row Opportunity for positive change after industry event sparked outrage
People Bouygues signs Menopause Workplace Pledge Contractor has strengthened its effort to support and inform employees affected by the menopause in the workplace
People Inclusive recruitment: it’s time for employers to ‘step up’ Leading academic Dr Florence Phua shares with CIOB People new research that underscores construction’s recruitment challenges
People ‘We were left alone’: how ISG’s collapse is affecting pregnant staff Two workers who were about to go on maternity leave when ISG went under speak to CIOB People about how the fallout has turned their lives and careers upside down
People Menopause matters: how to create an effective action plan To mark Menopause Awareness Month, CIOB People speaks to employment and legal experts about the importance of establishing a menopause action plan
People Construction celebrates 2024’s most influential women The Top 100 shortlist and awards ceremony celebrate women and allies who are “driving real change” across the industry
People Constructing Rainbows appoints director to expand EDI services Newly appointed company director aims to help make a “bigger impact” across the built environment sector
People Construction leaders ‘need to be allies’, says inclusion coalition Construction Inclusion Coalition (CIC) chair has called for industry leaders to take a stand on equality, diversity and inclusion
People Putting the spotlight on inclusive recruitment To mark National Inclusion Week (23-29 September), employers should take the opportunity to consider their approach to inclusion in the workplace
People SME housebuilders collaborate to drive gender equality New mentoring programme aimed at increasing the number of women in leadership roles
People Winvic joins Westminster forum to drive ESG impact Cross-party forum aims to support the environmental, social and governance agenda in Parliament and government
People Balfour Beatty signs Buy Social Pledge to aid Scottish communities Social value initiative in Scotland aims to deliver inclusive economic growth
People Women in BIM reveals workforce survey findings in full Survey results show a higher proportion of men secure the highest salaries compared to women
People Morgan Sindall adopts inclusive PPE with green credentials Contractor has adopted sustainable and inclusive PPE that aligns with its “ethos and business goals”
People HS2 reaches workforce milestone More than 4,500 people who were out of work have started jobs on the HS2 project, new figures show
People Women into Construction closes due to ‘challenging economic climate’ After 16 years supporting diversity in construction, the not-for-profit company has ceased trading
People AtkinsRéalis recognised for commitment to menopause support The Menopause Friendly Accreditation celebrates employers that are committed to inclusion in the workplace
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