Inclusion update for the Built Environment industry
Newsletter 1: Disability pay gap, age discrimination and family friendly policies
As we all work towards building an industry that is inclusive to all, this newsletter will provide you with some updates on what others are doing, both within the built environment and in other industries.
Disabled workers suffer pay penalty - BBC News

London has the highest gap, official figures indicate, with Scotland the narrowest.

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A survey of small family firms conducted by Cynergy Bank found that 42 per cent of owners were likely to pass on their company to a son.

The gender gap is on course to close... in 99 years - BBC News

Global gender inequality will take a century to eradicate and the UK's ranking has fallen six places.

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Prof Paul Ewart was unfairly dismissed when he was made to retire aged 69, a tribunal finds.

Why longer paternity leave is a step forward for gender equality | World Economic Forum

Paternity leave around the world is still shockingly brief and rarely taken. And all talk of gender equality means little without it.

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It’s simple, but it helps create a culture of inclusion.

Can construction overcome its BAME bias? | Construction News

When Skanska set out to improve diversity on a major London scheme, it was hit by an immediate problem. The contractor handed out forms at induction to

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Sir Robert McAlpine puts Family First - Sir Robert McAlpine
Industry leading family friendly policies launched by Sir Robert McAlpine, providing all with 6 months paid parental leave, including adoption and surrogacy.

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Nominations for the 2020 Asian Women of Achievement Awards are now open. The awards spotlight extraordinary achievements of Asian women across UK business, the arts, media, sport and social and humanitarian work. 

The Real Estate, Infrastructure and Construction category is sponsored by the RICS