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As part of their commitment to inclusion this contractor hosted a psychology undergraduate to focus a study on addressing the under-representation of women in the industry. Working closely with their Social Impact Manager, the student led a 12-week research project to identify barriers and motivators influencing female participation in construction. Activities included staff interviews, survey development, and the application of…
To champion inclusivity, Interclass, supported by the CITB’s Industry Impact Fund and the National Federation of Builders, has developed a bespoke neurodiversity training programme tailored specifically for the construction industry. Neurodiversity refers to the different ways in which individuals’ brain’s function, learn, and process information. Embracing neurodiversity can empower people to reach their full potential and expand the talent pool…
Type Dynamics Indicator (TDI) testing is a powerful tool for team building, promoting self-awareness and understanding of team dynamics. Widely used in leadership development, change management, and career guidance, TDI explores personality types, communication styles, and decision-making preferences to help teams identify strengths and areas for growth. On this project, TDI was uniquely applied to the entire site team, enabling…
Unseen is a UK charity that provide safehouses and support in the community for survivors of trafficking and modern slavery. They also run the UK Modern Slavery and Exploitation Helpline and work with individuals, communities, business, governments, other charities and statutory agencies to stamp out slavery. Unseen empowers individuals and organisations to combat exploitation with expert training and creative awareness-raising…
This project uses a online application called BentoBot (which can be accessed via the phone or desktop) to provide all employees a way to continuously learn. The platform makes learning fun, engaging and to suit the busy work life, however, it doesn’t take away the importance of completing the required courses to upskill and increase knowledge on topics important to…
We recognise that by having a diverse and inclusive workforce, we can make our place of work a great place to be. By raising awareness of being inclusive we can promote a culture which will further harness the unique skills, characteristics and experience which we have to offer. To do this we have established an Investors in Diversity steering group…
Neurodiversity is a subject that the Social Value Manager of this project is passionate about, and it turns out that so too were many of their operatives. They put together a workshop on the subject which debuted on our site before being rolled-out across the company nationwide. Topics covered included dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, and autism. They discussed the law, company…
Autism is a lifelong developmental disability which affects how people communicate and interact with the world. One in 100 people are on the autism spectrum and there are around 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK. Everybody at this contractor was invited to join a Teams Meeting on World Autism Day to hear from Tim Young in their East…
During Ramadan one of this contractor’s female Trainee Site Managers requested to talk to the workforce about the symbolism of the holy month and the importance of supporting people observing Ramadan. The talk was so successful with the workforce that they asked her to record an informative film which could be rolled out to our full supply chain and the…
Recently a colleague on this project began the process of transitioning from female to male. The contractor worked to normalise the fact they were transitioning. The social value manager had conversation with them to find out what they needed from the contractor as a team to support them, as the situation new to both them and the team. They were…
This contractor has set-up a Menopause Action Group, recognising that for many people who experience the menopause that it can have huge impacts on their personal and professional lives. The group aims to raise awareness both in work and at home including for men who have partners going through the same. They have implemented specific measures to support their people…
On the Best Practice Hub we have published case study videos detailing how the registered activity have worked to become more inclusive, and the benefits of increasing the diversity of their workforce This case study from Lovell Partnerships, delivered by Nicola Schneider, Community Relations Manager details how they are investing in a sustainable workforce to make their organisation a great…
On the Best Practice Hub we have published case study videos detailing how the registered activity have worked to become more inclusive, and the benefits of increasing the diversity of their workforce This case study from Morgan Sindall, delivered by Mike Little, Head of Social Value details how work experience has had a positive impact on the diversity of their…
This project has appointed three Fairness, Inclusion and Respect Ambassadors as they are committed to ensuring every person feels included and celebrated. They do this through their site inductions where they reinforce their commitment to inclusion and a no-tolerance approach to discrimination of any sort. They celebrate different cultures and beliefs through regular events and raise awareness of issues and…
DNA – Diversify/Nurture/Accept. DNA is an initiative developed by three people within the contractor. It is a network aimed at all the protected characteristic groups (age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation), with the goal to build meaningful support networks to inspire and empower people so that they can…