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Celebrating another successful cohort of our flagship Emerging Leaders Program! Last week, we had the privilege of guiding a new group of inspiring women on their leadership journey, and we’re thrilled to announce that participants rated the program a perfect 5/5! From building core leadership skills to fostering resilience and supportive networks, this experience is all about equipping the next generation of women leaders for real impact. Thank you to our amazing participants for your commitment and insights. Natalia Stansall

Really powerful to see the strong reaction and interest in our latest research with the National Association of Women in Construction (AU). We can feel the momentum building for drastic change across the industry and the call for a more equitable and inclusive sector. “The construction sector has been actively trying to overhaul its notorious reputation for its low female participation rate, however, it seems these efforts are in vain,” our founder Sarah Liu said. With high employee turnover businesses lose money, and women being forced from the industry cuts the sector’s access to half the population. “This report highlights once again - that, more often than not, it is the workplace culture and systemic barrier that holds women back.” Lisa (Hogben) Martello Vanessa Hetherington Kylie Judd Michelle H. Angelica Hunt Yolanda Kerr Tamar Altbeker

“There are many instances where microaggressions manifest in everyday interactions. For example, women in construction frequently hear dismissive comments such as, ‘You can’t take a joke’ when they call out inappropriate behaviour, suggesting that their concerns are overreactions. In another common scenario, women in leadership roles are often mistaken for executive assistants or meeting hosts, rather than being recognised for their expertise. It sends a message that women don’t belong in high-level roles, which can be incredibly frustrating and demoralising." Our DEI Consultant, Michelle H., shares her view on the current state of the construction industry, the reality and challenges for women working within it and advises where we should go from here, off the back of our latest research in partnership with NAWIC NSW - National Association of Women in Construction

2 weeks until the release of our newest book! Join us for the Book Launch Event, where we will deep-dive into how leading companies in Japan are accelerating DEI. Last tickets available! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gB5-QchA

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Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting a webinar in partnership with the National Association of Women in Construction (AU), where we explored the insights from our latest research, “The Not-So-Little Things Affecting Women in Construction.” We were excited by the level of interest, with over 200 attendees joining the conversation. Key findings from the webinar included: - Microaggressions are a pervasive issue in the construction industry, with 88% of respondents experiencing them. - 100% of people with disabilities reported facing microaggressions, followed closely by LGBTQIA+ individuals (91%), people of color (86%), and migrants (85%). - Alarmingly, 41% of the aggressors were supervisors or managers, with clients and customers responsible for 38%. The full report will be available next week—stay tuned for more insights!

Earlier this month, our Managing Director and Founder, Sarah Liu, took part in a Fireside Chat hosted by APJC Women at Amazon Web Services (AWS). The event aimed to equip attendees with valuable insights on career development for women and the importance of Diversity and Inclusion. Sarah shared her career journey as the leader of a global company and highlighted the varying approaches to DEI between global and Japanese organizations. We look forward to more opportunities of connecting with emerging female leaders!

Last week, we successfully wrapped up our DEI Fundamentals workshop series for Dropbox with sessions held across Australia, Singapore, and Japan. We’re excited to share that our workshops in Australia and Singapore both received a 5/5 rating, while Japan closely followed with an impressive 4.9/5! Engagement was high across the board, making this series a great success. We look forward to continuing to support more organisations on their DEI journey. 朱碧爱 Choo Phaik Ai

Explore insights from our Head of Marketing Angelica Hunt on whether DEI withdrawal is happening in Australia, as well as recommendations on how organisations can stay committed to DEI. https://hubs.la/Q02R3mxp0

We are thrilled to reveal the cover of our upcoming publication, Together, We Accelerate! The book features powerful stories and actionable insights from seven leading companies driving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) forward in Japan. Together, We Accelerate offers practical strategies and real-world examples to help organizations elevate their DEI efforts and create lasting impact. The book will be released in bookstores across Japan on October 24th. Pre-order your copy now on Amazon and be among the first to accelerate change! https://amzn.to/3ZGBtp5 まもなく刊行される書籍『私たちが共に、DEIの歩みを加速させるために』の書影を公開！ この本では、ダイバーシティ、エクイティ&インクルージョン（DEI）を推進する7つの企業の日本における力強いストーリーと実践的な洞察が紹介されています。 『私たちが共に、DEIの歩みを加速させるために』では、DEI推進のための具体的な戦略や実例が満載です。組織の取り組みを加速させ、持続的なインパクトを与えるためのヒントを提供します。 書籍は、10月24日発売。全国の書店やオンラインストアでお求めください。 Amazonでは予約注文を受付中。変革を先駆けて加速させましょう！https://amzn.to/3ZGBtp5 Asahi Group Holdings JERA Co., Inc. キンドリルジャパン Manulife Japan Nissan Motor Corporation Ridgelinez