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The RICS Podcast
How the Surveying Industry Can Retain More Women in the Profession with David Hourihan FRICS, Kelly Canterford MRICS and Kevina Kakembo MRICS #184
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The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
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Episode 184
There are incredible female voices at the forefront of surveying across the industry, but if we’re to see a more equitable industry, the issue of retaining talent is a vital one to solve.
This essential episode of The RICS Podcast talks through some of the deep-rooted issues affecting DEI in surveying today, and we hear what initiatives might create a more inclusive environment for all as Kelly Canterford FRICS speaks with Kevina Kakembo MRICS and David Hourihan FRICS.
This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:
- Career progression barriers currently faced in the industry, from unconscious bias to pay disparities and limited representation in leadership roles
- How flexible working policies and supportive return-to-work programs are crucial for retaining women in the profession
- Representation and role models in leadership positions, and encouraging new talent to enter and remain in the surveying industry
- Intersectionality within gender discrimination, where other factors like socio-economic background, ethnicity, and family status compounds challenges
- The holistic approach to cultural change, from unconscious bias training to mentorship programs
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:
Kevina Kakembo MRICS
http://linkedin.com/in/kevinakakembo/
Kelly Canterford MRICS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-canterford-mrics-52458a1/
David Hourihan FRICS