Inclusion in the Construction Industry
Chris Hayward, CEO, emphasizes the importance of inclusion in NMBS's culture.
Diversity and inclusion are distinct concepts:
- Diversity refers to representation, or "who is in the room."
- Inclusion refers to belonging, or "who feels welcome, valued, and able to thrive in that room."
Inclusion is about belonging, about who feels welcome, valued and able to thrive in that room.
The construction industry and merchanting sector must address this distinction to tackle skills shortages by becoming more diverse and inclusive.
Independent merchants, with their local ties and community connections, have an opportunity to reflect the diversity of their surrounding areas in their workforce.
Author's summary: Inclusion matters in construction industry.