Summary

Presented to the House of Lords last year, this talk will uncover current statistics around gender equality within the broader built environment sector, and address the bigger picture for working women in the UK concerning gender pay gap and unconscious bias. The Landscape Institute’s 2018 talent survey will be used as a benchmark for considering equality within membership, with focus on the specific issues that female landscape professionals often encounter around recruitment, retention and recognition. This session will benefit both employers and employees (of any gender), as we consider ways to better promote equality in the workplace through targeted initiatives.