Fostering Inclusion
Equity, diversity, and inclusion is an opportunity for John Paul Construction to enjoy greater creativity and innovation with an array of different perspectives. Galvanising unique viewpoints offers improved problem-solving and better decision-making.
We seek to foster this attitude across our projects, building on the knowledge we have gathered and committing to programmes which ensure that whoever works in the business can feel part of our team regardless of socio-economic background, religious beliefs, race or gender.
Getting it Right
All HR practices are reviewed annually in line with our ethos of nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace. We take positive action if under-representation of any group is identified in our recruitment, training and promotion practices.
We look to experts to help us excel. For example, the Irish Centre for Diversity has provided training for our senior leadership team and managers to build awareness and identify best practice for progressive diversity policies.
And our work is paying off. In 2024 to be re-accredited with the ‘Investors in Diversity’ Silver Award. We also demonstrated our commitment to EDI (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) by signing the Construction Industry Federation’s (CIF) Diversity and Inclusion Charter, launched in 2019, which enables us to measure our practices, policies and procedures against a set of diversity and inclusion standards and to access support from CIF’s training department where required.
EQUITY
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We have achieved the Investors in Diversity Silver Award
Women in Construction
We are dedicated to improving the gender balance within our company as we recognise greater female participation brings a broader outlook and different perspectives, leading to a more inclusive and creative workplace.
Through various industry initiatives such as the CIF Careers campaigns in schools, we actively promote construction as a viable and rewarding profession for women. And because great role models are key, women within the company take part in these initiatives to highlight how they have carved out successful careers they thrive in.