Inclusion update for the built environment and renewables industries
Newsletter 55: One person change, urban planning and neonatal care
Constructing Rainbows advises built environment, facilities management 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.
TICA have been shouting loud and proud about the importance of Apprenticeships over the last few years. Chris Ridge makes the argument for Public Procurement Reforms to prioritise Apprenticeships
Both the UK government and the UK’s workplace health and safety regulator have said they want to help improve workplace mental health. The construction industry is expected to play its part in this and to take steps to prevent work-related stress, depression and anxiety, or face the growing threat of enforcement action.
The top flexible working priority is the number of hours people work, and those aged 30 to 34 are the first group to value fewer hours and less pay, states research.
Sometimes all it takes is one person with a clarity of conscience and a willingness to speak up. This article shares the impact Dr Yamada had on GSK, which ultimately saved many lives in developing countries.
