All Women in Construction 2018 articles
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Comment
To boost female representation, civil engineering must tackle a more fundamental perception challenge
To attract female talent, civil engineers need to become more than the unsung heroes of the built environment
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Features
Building survey - gender pay gap
Earlier this month, Building conducted a snapshot survey to gauge the views of its readers on gender pay gap reporting within their organisations, as well as across the sector. Here, we share some of the survey’s findings, including some of the differences between male and female respondents.
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Gender pay gap: outnumbered
The UK’s gender pay gap results are out and guess which sector performed worst? You got it – construction. Jamie Harris and Chloë McCulloch look at what the figures really mean, what people in the industry think about the results and how the gap can be closed
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The gender pay gap – it's just not that simple
The final deadline of gender pay gap information has now passed. Gill Parker of BDG architecture + design explains why the final result should not be taken at face value
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Gender pay gap in construction - the league table
A comprehensive list of gender pay gap data for UK firms in construction
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Women paid up to a third less than men at big-name firms
Companies with over 250 staff now required to publish differences between what they pay men and women
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Gender pay gap: The data is bad, so what will you do about it?
Women working for construction firms take home lower average earnings than men - that’s a fact, but one that shouldn’t be tolerated
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Gender pay gap reporting is an opportunity and a catalyst for change
Reporting your gender pay gap is not just for the public; it’s also a chance for your organisation to seek new ways to modernise its culture.
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Features
The problem with women
As the deadline for companies to disclose their gender pay gap looms, Debika Ray looks at whether the industry is at last ready to take meaningful steps to remedy the problem
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A woman's experience in construction - an anonymous account
This anonymous survey respondent has shared their experiences throughout their career in construction. We are sharing the alarming testimonial in full.
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Leader: Time's up
Over half the women in our survey said they had been sexually harassed in the workplace. It’s time to act.
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Features
#YouToo? Women in construction
It’s not just happening in Hollywood. The results of Building and Hays Recruitment's survey on gender issues make for disturbing reading
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Features
Women in Construction survey - key findings
Read background details on the survey’s key findings, plus graphs and data
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News
Half of women in construction have been harassed, says survey
Building’s survey finds massive levels of sexual discrimination, victimisation and harassment
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Features
Women in Construction survey views: recruiting more women
As part of the Building/Hays Women in Construction 2018 survey, we invited anonymous responses from women and men on a number of issues
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Features
Women in Construction survey views: harrassment
As part of the Building/Hays Women in Construction 2018 survey, we invited anonymous responses from women and men on a number of issues
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Women in Construction survey views: equal opportunities
As part of the Building/Hays Women in Construction 2018 survey, we invited anonymous responses from women and men on a number of issues
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Legal blog: Acting on sexual harassment
With sexual harassment under the spotlight, employers need to be aware of the procedures to follow if an allegation arises
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Features
Women in Construction survey views: family
As part of the Building/Hays Women in Construction 2018 survey, we invited anonymous responses from women and men on a number of issues
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Women in Construction survey views: sexism
As part of the Building/Hays Women in Construction 2018 survey, we invited anonymous responses from women and men on a number of issues