Inclusion update for the Built Environment industry
Newsletter 3: Covid-19 and inclusion
Constructing Rainbows advises built environment organisations who have an aim of making our industry inclusive for all.
This newsletter will provide you with some updates on what others are doing, both within the built environment and in other industries.

These are worrying times in the built environment. Coronavirus has hit the UK and although most people on construction sites are still working, it feels like very soon they may be asked to shut up shop, either from government intervention or a lack of available workforce who aren’t self-isolating.

The successful LGBT+ in FM group has stepped up to provide community support during the coronavirus crisis.
Wates and Sir Robert McAlpine overhaul leave benefits | Construction News

Wates and Sir Robert McAlpine have unveiled new extended leave policies for staff. Both contractors have overhauled their leave policies and benefits to

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Blog: LGBT+ in The Workplace Conference 2020 | Pareto Facilities Management. Service. Intuition. Expertise.

D&I Leaders – LGBT+ in The Workplace Conference 2020On the 27th February it was my absolute pleasure to attend the LGBT+ in The Workplace Conference 2020,

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Enforcement of the gender pay gap reporting deadlines suspended for this year.
However we recommend that companies still report their pay gaps when they get opportunity, to demonstrate openness and transparency, and to track progress,

How to Be an Inclusive Leader Through a Crisis

Acknowledging implicit bias is even more important when leading a remote team.

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BAME groups hit harder by Covid-19 than white people, UK study suggests | World news | The Guardian

Research indicates virus has disproportionate impact on non-white critically ill patients

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Coronavirus: 'I'm stuck in isolation with my homophobic parents' - BBC News

With the UK on lockdown, some have had to isolate with parents who don't accept their sexuality.

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Coronavirus: 'Under-25s and women financially worst-hit' - BBC News

A "concentration" of workers under 25, women and the low-paid will be hit by the virus lockdown.

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