Architects Registration Board are putting in place a new code of conduct to strengthen requirements for ethical standard after the release of their latest research highlighted the high levels of discrimination within the profession.

The report highlights:
- Over a third of all professionals working in architecture have experienced insults, stereotypes or jokes relating to protected characteristics.
- One in four female professionals has experienced unwelcome sexual advances.​
- A third of professionals would not feel confident raising concerns if they experienced or observed misconduct.

AI can help in the drive for diversity within commercial real estate, but men are already ahead of the curve in getting on board with it.

The Thermal Insulation Contractors Association (TICA) has launched a nationwide ‘One More Apprentice’ campaign, urging all UK thermal insulation contractors to take proactive steps to secure the future of their businesses and the wider industry. The campaign follows research undertaken into the ageing profile of insulators and the wider industry.

The refusal feels like “being slugged in the gut”. That in itself must be horrible when it happens repeatedly, but then when Sean speaks about it on social media the vile responses he receives are just horrendous. 

To be clear the equality act 2010 makes it unlawful to discriminate against a disabled person because they have a guide dog with them when accessing businesses or services. 

And as Sean says everyone is one accident or illness away from it happening to them. 

This tribunal case highlights sex-based harassment where a father was awarded compensation when he started working condensed hours so he could spend more time with his baby. The tribunal found he was harassed by colleagues and ended up leaving the company. 

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within firms is linked with either positive or neutral firm performance outcomes, according to new LSE report.
 
This research is timely with a current backlash around DEI initiatives in the corporate world.

In the USA a number of large corporations are rolling back their DEI initiatives after pressure from conservatives, particularly in the wake of the Trump election win. 
This is highly concerning for those from underrepresented groups as their rights are likely to be eroded.