Webinar

Maximising female talent in construction

Reed Smith and global consultancy HKA are proud to launch a webinar series seeking to support the drive for greater gender diversity in the construction industry. The series will bring together leading women in construction in the Middle East to share their experiences, challenges, successes and insights.

The webinars are designed for all women currently working in or looking to enter the construction industry, including emerging talent, future leaders and those at the pinnacle of their careers. Men are equally welcome and encouraged to join the webinars.

Webinar #1: Attracting and retaining female talent in the construction industry

You are invited to join our first webinar, where our panellists will discuss barriers to overcoming gender disparities in the construction industry and share best practices on attracting and retaining female talent.

Panellists:

  • Emma Seymour
    • Senior Partner, Gratiya Advisory
  • Chris Bernard
    • Partner, Global People Recruitment & Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, HKA
  • Alison Watson MBE
    • Founder and Chief Executive, Class of Your Own Limited

Moderator:

Michelle Nelson
Partner, Reed Smith

Other sessions in the series will include:

June 2023 - Webinar #2: Breaking the mould – how women can succeed in the construction industry

A webinar exploring how women in construction can overcome the industry’s unique challenges for women, including practical challenges around stereotypes, prejudice, site safety and much more.

September 2023 - Webinar #3: Pay it forward – why mentoring matters for women in the construction industry

A webinar exploring successful mentoring in the construction industry, with perspectives from mentors and mentees, and why mentoring matters.

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