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These Female Construction Workers Are Fighting Discrimination

Pro Builder

These Female Construction Workers Are Fighting Discrimination. Industry leaders hope to fight harassment in order to bolster the number of women in construction as the industry battles with labor shortages. Meanwhile, much of the construction industry was deemed essential, sparing it from mass layoffs. cbroderick.

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These Female Constructions Workers Are Fighting Discrimination

Pro Builder

These Female Constructions Workers Are Fighting Discrimination. Industry leaders hope to fight harassment in order to bolster the number of women in construction as the industry battles with labor shortages. Meanwhile, much of the construction industry was deemed essential, sparing it from mass layoffs. cbroderick.

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Industry Surveys Highlight the State of Women in Construction

Construction Junkie

Women in Construction Week is in full swing after starting on Sunday, March 7 and continuing through March 13th, helping to raise awareness of the opportunities that are available for women in the industry and highlighting those making a positive impact. To help amplify the voices of that 10.9% courtesy of NAWIC/Safe Site Check In.

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Advice From Tradeswomen: How Construction Companies Can Recruit and Retain More Women Workers

Pro Builder

According to a new survey from the nonprofit National Center for Construction Education & Research, that begins with eliminating discrimination and sexual harassment in the workplace and bias in the hiring process. To address this, employers must ensure consistent hiring practices.

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Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Poster Update

Safety Services Company

The federal labor law poster’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) posting has been updated to include sexual orientation and gender identity on the list of discrimination protections for employers with a federal government contract or subcontract. Any posters ordered after July 29, 2014 includes the update.

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Rooney Rule Revised Provides ESG Opportunity

Green Building Law Update

As companies, most that are far afield from the NFL, look to have a positive impact on the world, in increasing numbers addressing ESG governance factors, many businesses are striving to address inequality, including matters of unequal access, historical racism, gender discrimination, lack of inclusion and more.

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Representation Matters in Construction: New Media Library Amplifies Industry Diversity 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

It matters not just in the traditional media but also in the workplace and the construction industry is no exception. As one step to heighten diversity and representation in the industry, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and Autodesk recently launched the Construction Diversity Image?Library.