Following the recent judgement in the Supreme Court regarding the legal definition of a "woman" with regards to the Equality Act 2010, we wish to offer our full support to all trans, non-binary and intersex people who are feeling scared about how this will impact their everyday lives. 

A focus on EDI makes good business sense.

Accenture have found out that rolling back their EDI programmes has come at a £50m cost of being excluded from TFL's new marketing campaign. 

TFL stated that they had been removed from the process as they "no longer met the criteria for diversity we expect from all our suppliers". 

Yesterday Sharon joined the panel at Stonewall ‘s launch of their LGBTQ+ Family Formation guide in partnership with ISS A/S .

The UK Equalities Minister Dame Nia Griffith spoke about some of the inequalities that the government are looking to address particularly around access to IVF. 

Sharon had the opportunity to share her story of her family formation. 

The built environment is more than bricks and mortar - it’s a reflection of the values and voices we choose to elevate. Yet historically, women-owned, and other underrepresented businesses, have faced systemic barriers to participation in construction, architecture, engineering, and related industries. Advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion within the supply chain isn’t just a moral imperative – it’s a business need and a critical step toward creating spaces that truly serve and reflect the communities they inhabit.

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) have released their latest research into the support offered by construction companies to their employees. It's a mixed report, with an increase in mental health first aiders and employee assistance programmes. 

We know the current culture in construction - long working hours, often away from home, low profit margins, payment problems and an expectation to live up to a macho stereotype - all have a negative impact on mental health. Some attempts at mental health support seem like a sticking plaster to addressing the big problems, but they can have a short term positive impact. 

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) CEO Dr Caroline Gumble demonstrates how leaders can step up and visibly support their members and ensure they still feel welcome through these troubling times.

Has your organisation done something similar?

Less than half of UK workers would comply with full-time return to office mandates, according to researchers at King’s College London.

Women were the most likely to resist returning to the office, and parents were also increasingly resistant to full-time office requirements. 

Black and minority ethnic workers, however, showed higher rates of compliance, perhaps reflecting higher levels of job insecurity.

The Women in Work Index assesses the progress made towards achieving gender equality at work across 33 OECD countries.

The UK has slipped from 17th to 18th place, down from 10th in 2020 - the steepest post-pandemic decline amongst OECD countries - with Iceland, New Zealand and Luxembourg the best performing. 

Get Ready for an Unforgettable Pride Month Celebration at St George’s Hall! 🌈🎤"Dragging Up The Past" is brought to you by Constructive Futures and Homes England.

Join us for a thrilling and immersive experience as we celebrate the legacy of LGBT+ artists at one of Bradford’s most iconic venues! St Georges Concert Hall has a rich and storied history of hosting groundbreaking LGBT+ performers, and we’re bringing that history to life with a Pride Month celebration like no other.