Inclusion update for the Built Environment industry
Newsletter 13: Difficult headlines maybe? But transparency and honesty about progress is important
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.
When it comes to equality in business, it’s fair to say that very few companies are truly where they want to be yet – being honest about this is uncomfortable but important.
What are the lessons of all this research? That silence is pervasive in organizations due to the widely shared belief that speaking up about sensitive issues is futile or even dangerous.
Setting a diverse workforce up for success requires a commitment to the practices of inclusion. This means more companies need to create meeting cultures where diverse contributors have equal impact.
The Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists are hosting this webinar discussing topics from flexible working to disability in the industry
