It is likely that LGBT individuals are joining the sector and remaining or going back into the closet. This means we are missing out on talent working in other sectors. ![]() These surveys show LGBT is roughly 50% under-represented. Otherwise, why would it self-perpetuate given that they are not the majority of British society? We asked Balfour Beatty staff to self-identify as LGBT in employee surveys in 2014. ![]() The sector clearly discriminates in favour of white, straight men. However, the imagery and behaviours set by organisations can keep people away in the first place or demotivate them when they arrive. Most people would never believe they would make biased hiring or promotion decisions. People seem afraid to engage with difference, but we must move to a world where we champion inclusiveness, not sameness. My answer is: “It doesn’t matter to you, but it certainly matters to me!” Most managers would never intentionally discriminate, saying: “It doesn’t matter if you’re different, I treat everyone the same”. According to a Construction Industry Training Board survey published in April this year, 48% of people experience homophobic language on sites every year, with 11% hearing it at least once a week. ![]() The site environment can be hostile for anyone who doesn’t “fit in”.
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