Promoting more females in the construction sector
As Chief Operating Officer of T Newman Ltd, a scaffolding and roofing company, I'm excited to share the steps we're taking to bring more women into our growing team. The construction industry has traditionally been male-dominated, but it offers great opportunities for women, and it's important that we break down barriers and create an environment where everyone feels welcome to contribute. We believe diversity is a strength. It brings fresh ideas and solutions, which are essential in a sector that values problem-solving. To achieve this, we've changed our recruitment processes to encourage gender diversity and inclusivity. Reviewing our recruitment practices One of the first steps we took was to redesign our recruitment process to make it more accessible and appealing to women. Historically, job descriptions in construction have used language that may not attract female candidates. To address this, we revised all job postings to use gender-neutral language and focused o...