People #PPEthatfits is ‘more than a gender issue’, says CIOB president CIOB and BSI have joined forces to help address inequalities in the provision of PPE
People #PPEthatfits: the importance of inclusive PPE webinar CIOB is joining forces with NAWIC North West and NAWIC Yorkshire to highlight the impact of ill-fitting PPE
People Five ways to ensure female representation is not a box-ticking exercise There have been strides towards greater gender equality, but the construction industry is still facing an underrepresentation of women
News Gender pay gap: biggest construction firms make slow but steady progress Despite progress to close the gender pay gap, data shows there is still more work to be done for construction companies.
People Gender pay gap: biggest construction firms make slow but steady progress Despite progress to close the gender pay gap, there is still more work to be done for construction companies
People Calling Gen Z and Alpha: construction needs you Inclusive grassroots initiatives are the only way construction will appeal to the next generation of talent from diverse backgrounds
People #PPEthatfits: MP welcomes CIOB campaign to improve inclusivity Ministers have been urged to ensure personal protective equipment (PPE) is “designed with the female anatomy in mind”
People Greatest woman builder revealed To mark International Women’s Day, Barbara Jones has been voted as the most inspirational woman builder by readers of CIOB’s editorial titles
People International Women’s Day: inspiring inclusion in the workplace Joanna Kuzelewska shares her view of how inclusivity in construction has improved, and why there’s more work to be done
People UK’s first female rig driver lands HS2 role Natalie Smith is believed to be the first woman in the UK to become a fully qualified rig driver
People Making sites work for women Ahead of International Women’s Day, former site engineer Kristina Smith asks four female industry professionals how construction sites can be more welcoming to women
People CIOB head of EDI: we need a ‘meritocratic approach to employment’ CIOB’s Mark Harrison reflects on his first three years as head of EDI and sets out his mission for 2024 and beyond
People #PPEthatfits: lessons from the US on inclusivity As the call for inclusive PPE gains momentum globally, what lessons can the UK take from the United States on ensuring PPE inclusivity?
People Creating an ‘emotionally literate space’ for women in business As International Women’s Day approaches, CIOB People speaks to the founders of The Broad Room about the importance of allies who both champion and challenge each other
People The greatest women builders of all time: have your say Ahead of International Women’s Day, CIOB is showcasing some of the world’s most inspirational women builders
People Barriers begin at birth, leading women in construction say The barriers to women entering the construction industry begin at birth, veteran women in construction told a webinar last week
People Firms must make ‘reasonable adjustments’ for menopausal employees Employers could face legal action if they fail to adequately support workers experiencing menopause symptoms
People AtkinsRéalis achieves EDI accreditation UK engineering firm has been recognised for its commitment to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion across the business
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