The results of this year’s survey in graphics

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A year after Building’s first diversity and inclusion survey, we take a look at what – if anything – has changed.

The survey, which was carried out by recruitment firm Hays, attracted responses from just over 500 people - down on last year likely because it was carried out during the first month of quarantine.

Take a look at the results below with all results expressed as percentages.

Has there ever been an occasion where you have felt that your chance of being accepted for a job have been lowered because of your sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, gender, disability or mental health condition?

How far do you agree with the following statements? At my organisation…

 AgreeDisagreeUnsure
We have diversity recruitment targets 29.1% 32.2% 38.7%
Our senior managers and line managers have individual diversity recruitment targets 20.3% 39.4% 40.3%
We have set diversity targets for our recruitment agency suppliers 19.0% 36.0% 45.0%
We have have diversity recruitment targets 29.1% 32.2%  38.7%
Our senior managers and line managers have individual diversity recruitment targets 20.3% 39.4% 40.3%
We have set diversity targets for our recruitment agency suppliers 19% 36% 45%

In your opinion, which of the following led to your chances of being selected for a job being lowered?

In your opinion, which of the following has affected your chances of being paid equally?

Have you experienced/are you experiencing a mental health condition because of your job? Was your job supportive?

Have there ever been any occasions where you have felt that your chances for career progression have been limited because of your sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, gender, disability or mental health condition?

Have you ever felt disadvantaged for working flexibly?