In this episode, Joy Burnford is joined by Amy Tullis, Director of People for Europe at Laing O’Rourke, to explore how the construction industry can better support women to succeed and progress. Amy shares practical insights on tackling systemic barriers, rethinking roles and workplace policies to better support flexibility and caring responsibilities, and the critical role that sponsorship and allyship play in advancing gender equality. Together, they discuss what meaningful change looks like in a traditionally male-dominated sector and how organisations can take action to create more inclusive workplaces.

The Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores how to create better workplaces for women. In this series, Joy sits down with forward-thinking HR and people leaders to uncover the policies, practices and cultural shifts driving real impact for women’s careers, wellbeing and sense of belonging. If you’re seeking insights, inspiration and proven approaches to help people thrive in your organisation, you’re in the right place. So grab a cuppa, head out for a walk, or simply escape for a while and tune in to today’s conversation.