Serious workforce imbalance holding back construction sector
In construction, women constitute approximately 12 per cent of the workforce and that needs to change if critical skills shortages are to be overcome.
Given the property development industry's shortage of young talent, more women need to be encouraged to join the sector. (Image source: Shutterstock.com)
In an industry as dynamic and complex as property development, diversity is not just a buzzword; it’s a strategic advantage, with success reliant upon harnessing a diverse range of talents and perspectives.
The Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) on Tuesday released a research paper on Tuesday highlighted a lack of focus on gender in housing policy, raising questions about whether housing and homelessness policies and program…
