12 Engineering and Technology LGBT role models
This month, EqualEngineers is celebrating 12 people who paved the way for a more inclusive industry
How ED&I can improve CSR
Why Equality, Diversity and Inclusion programs can strengthen Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives The Similarities ED&I and CSR have a lot in common. Where equality, diversity and inclusion programs promote equity of opportunity for all people and communities, Corporate Social Responsibility promotes initiatives that benefit society and communities as a whole (whether it’s through volunteering, philanthropy, …
Children’s Mental Health Week
EqualEngineers is supporting Place2Be this month – a children’s mental health charity that focusses on the importance of young people’s emotional wellbeing.
Goodbye longest month, hello shortest month!
The January Blues might be over, but taking your wellbeing seriously should never stop
How harmful stereotypes in the engineering and technology industry can impact recruitment
Op-ed by Dr Mark McBride-Wright In the wake of the backlash to an advert posted by People Per Hour1, a company that uses their platform to connect freelancers with businesses, it raised the question of how harmful industry stereotypes can impact recruitment efforts. For example, at first glance, the title, ‘You do the girl boss …
Celebrating Diversity in Engineering
EqualEngineers is leading the Engineering Talent Awards 2020, an event that showcases role models and celebrates diversity in the Engineering and Technology sector
Top 10 tips for apprentices
Apprenticeships allow you to combine on-the-job training with part-time learning, and are great for those who don’t want to commit to another three or four years of full-time study on a degree programme. There are other advantages too – you get straight into the workplace where you gain crucial skills from the get-go, work alongside …
Gender Diversity In Engineering – Advice, routes and role models
Episode 2: Gender Diversity In Engineering – Advice, routes and role models A panel discussion about gender diversity in the Engineering & Technology sectors – we hear about possible routes in, being a role model and how companies are improving diversity and inclusion Including: Dr Mark McBride-Wright – EqualEngineers (Host) Dalia Ramos – Rolls-Royce Sophie …
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EqualEngineers Apprenticeship Fairs Winter 2018
January and February 2018 saw us launch our EqualEngineers Apprenticeship Fairs. Taking on a tour of the UK, we visited Bristol, London, Birmingham and Manchester. In total we had over 100 representatives from over 40 engineering and technology companies speak with over 700 apprenticeship-seekers. Not bad! “Thanks for putting on such a well organised and …
Let’s boost LGBT inclusion in engineering
It’s LGBT History Month, a great time to look at LGBT inclusion in engineering and how we can make things better. Here are some ideas on how you can raise the profile of LGBT issues in your organisation: Accept the facts Although your organisation may be making all the right noises about diversity and inclusion, …