How the Surveying Industry Can Retain More Women in the Profession with David Hourihan FRICS, Kelly Canterford MRICS and Kevina Kakembo MRICS #184

There are incredible female voices at the forefront of surveying across the industry, but if we’re to see a more equitable industry, the issue of retaining talent is a vital one to solve. This essential episode of The RICS Podcast talks through some of the deep-rooted issues affecting DEI in surveying today, and we hear what initiatives might create a more inclusive environment for all as Kelly Canterford FRICS speaks with Kevina Kakembo MRICS and David Hourihan FRICS. This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:Career progression barriers currently faced in the industry, from unconscious bias to pay disparities and limited representation in leadership rolesHow flexible working policies and supportive return-to-work programs are crucial for retaining women in the professionRepresentation and role models in leadership positions, and encouraging new talent to enter and remain in the surveying industryIntersectionality within gender discrimination, where other factors like socio-economic background, ethnicity, and family status compounds challengesThe holistic approach to cultural change, from unconscious bias training to mentorship programs Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: https://www.rics.org/uk/ Kevina Kakembo MRICS http://linkedin.com/in/kevinakakembo/ Kelly Canterford MRICS https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-canterford-mrics-52458a1/ David Hourihan FRICS https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhourihan/