Diversity and Inclusion with Sharon Slinger

In this episode I was delighted to be joined by Sharon Slinger of Construction Rainbows; a Diversity and Inclusion Consultancy focused in the Construction industry. In this episode; Why Sharon, a chartered Quantity Surveyor working for a major contractor decided to make this huge career change. Need to have senior management on board. The main objections around D&I from the industry. The business case for D&I. How Covid has effected D&I. Easy wins / instigation that businesses can make. The need to support middle managers to be good managers. The issue that we have a good number of women who enter the industry but over time that number decreases. The need for management to be strong on this to make the change happen. The need for professional bodies to lead by example. The target and quota debate. The issue of unconscious bias. Extrovert and introvert - how the industry currently favours extroverts. How the digital agenda can be a driver. The need for women to ask for promotion and pay rise.