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Feb 27 2023

Constructing Rainbows - Flexible working - one step forward, one step back for construction

Inclusion update for the built environment and renewables industries
Newsletter 36: Flexible working - one step forward, one step back for construction
Constructing Rainbows advises built environment and renewables organisations across the globe 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, within the built environment, renewables and in other industries.
Sir Robert McAlpine introduced flexible working to construction sites.
The firm was determined to show the offer was not limited to office-based staff and those working from home. Read how it worked out for those involved.
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Meanwhile Laing O'Rourke mandate a return to 4-day office working
Laing O’Rourke staff are being ordered back to the office for at least four-days-a-week as the industry returns to normal post Covid.
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Two engineering firms included in Stonewall's Top 10 Workplace Equality Index
Both Arup and Jacobs make it into the top 10 of workplace LGBT+ inclusion by Stonewall.
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It was proven long ago that regardless of role, employees who are happy, healthy and fulfilled are more productive and enjoy contributing more to their workplace than those who are unhappy, unhealthy and unfulfilled. 
Is societal LGBTQ+ discrimination spilling into the energy industry?
To mark LGBT+ History Month and in advance of speaking at International Energy Week*, Pride in Energy Chair Joshua Atkins outlines the latest survey findings and what they tell us about inclusion in our industry.
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Social value requirements are becoming more prevalent in FM contracts, but how many really focus in on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion?
Smith Mordak announced as new Chief Executive of UKGBC
The UK Green Building Council welcomes industry trailblazer, Smith Mordak, into the Leadership role as it continues to drive ambitious transformation across the sector.
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Firms stick to four-day week after trial ends
A trial involving nearly 3,000 workers has found working shorter hours makes staff happier and healthier.

While most of the companies taking part said they were happy with productivity and performance outcomes, only 23 provided financial data covering revenues, and that showed revenue had broadly stayed the same over the six months of the trial.
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Over-50s at work: 'You feel your usefulness has passed'
A survey suggests applicants are right when they say employers are less open to hiring older workers.
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A panel of UN experts paints a bleak picture of the state of racism in the UK, but the government says it is only "a superficial analysis" and that the country is "open, tolerant and welcoming".
Australia's latest gender pay gap data has been released
Australia’s national gender pay gap is 13.3%.
Construction showed a significant reduction to 16.1% (Nov 22) from 18.8% (May 22).
Electricity, gas, water, and waste services saw an increase from 6.6% to 8.6%.
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Neurodiversity In Business has launched a brand new Resource Hub. The ND Resource Hub is a selection of expert resources from across the ND community. 
Sponsoring Leeds City Lasses
I’m proud to be the new sponsor of Leeds City Lasses, the women’s beginners team of Leeds City FC. 
All the women in this team have either just started playing after many a weekend stood watching their kids play and fancied a go themselves, or have returned after taking many years out from playing football due to childcare reasons - it’s basically a women’s returners team, which is why I thought I would sponsor it.
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Happy World Pride Sydney!
And finally....  Happy World Pride to everyone who has been celebrating in Sydney. I have loved seeing all the 🌈🌈🌈 buildings, particularly this one of the Opera House.
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