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Jun 18 2021

Constructing Rainbows - Shareholders revolt and neurodiversity as a competitive advantage

Inclusion update for the Built Environment industry
Newsletter 17: Shareholders revolt and neurodiversity as a competitive advantage
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.
Balfour Beatty shareholders rebel over lack of board diversity | News | Building
More than a fifth of shareholders opposed the reappointment of Philip Aiken as a director amid concerns about a lack of diversity on the board.
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A year on from George Floyd’s murder, I am exhausted we are still here | Comment | Building
Last year prompted a flurry of Black Lives Matter statements across the industry. A year on, have we really made any impact on structural racism in the industry?
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Afghan refugee found by motorway completes architecture degree - BBC News
Salman Khan hopes to return to Afghanistan to help build schools.
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Construction has an image problem that is harming recruitment. We have to change | Comment | Building

A lack of diversity combined with an out of date mindset means the industry is at a disadvantage when it comes to attracting new talent, says James Wates
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Time to set the bar on equality | Insight | Property Week

We'll never achieve gender equality in the property industry - or any industry ­- if we don't ditch outdated gender stereotypes.
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RNIB campaigns | Sign our petition
Between nine and 15% of people falling onto the tracks are blind or partially sighted, there is a simple solution, and we as built environment professionals are the ones that should be implementing it.
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Hard hat stickers highlight workers with diversity training | Construction Enquirer News

Stickers will show who workers can turn to for a chat about diversity and mental health
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Neurodiversity Is a Competitive Advantage
Why you should embrace it in your workforce, and some excellent tips on how you can create the right environment for neurodiverse colleagues to excel.
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The Secrets of Successful Female Networkers

Four behaviors set them apart.
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Listen to Episode 5 of the Beyond 1% Podcast - Sir Robert McAlpine
Sir Robert McAlpine are delighted to announce the return of the Beyond 1% Podcast. Their return episode is the first in a series on Sustainability, in support of World Environment Day.
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Tell Building Magazine what you think: Equality, diversity & inclusion survey | News | Building
What is your experience of equal opportunities in the workplace? And how has the pandemic affected your career? Take 10 minutes to give your views
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The Inspire Awards are online again this year, and the event is free to attend, so sign up and see the best of inclusion talent being showcased on Thursday 8th July.

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