Inclusion update for the Built Environment industry
Newsletter 9: Social mobility in real estate, neurodiversity in constructin and does training work?
Constructing Rainbows advises built environment organisations who have an aim of making our industry inclusive for all. To find out more visit www.constructingrainbows.co.uk This newsletter will provide you with some updates on what others are doing, both within the built environment and in other industries.
Twelve leading real estate firms have collaborated with the Bridge Group to understand how socio-economic background affects access to, and success in, the industry. The report shows that limited progress on social mobility is being made and makes a series of recommendations to drive action across the industry.
BSI in its role as the UK National Standards Body, announces a new project to create the first set of guidance for the design of the built environment to include the needs of people who experience sensory and neurological processing difficulties and/or differences.
Creating a working environment where neurodivergent individuals can thrive is an important part of becoming a more inclusive organisation. Harnessing the talent of those who think a little differently can have big business benefits.
Diversity and inclusion training is of little benefit if operational functions that allow for the systemic reinforcement of racism are not uprooted and changed. Are organizations using training as a tick box exercise or is there a misunderstanding around using training effectively?
