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Podcast: Building Doors with Lauren Karan
Episode: 7. Advocating in the Construction Industry and inspiring change for the better with Alison Mirams
Description: Alison Mirams is an inspiring leader with a focus on diversity, inclusivity, and wellbeing at the workplace. Having worked in the construction industry for 25 years, Alison is on a mission to address the systemic issues in the industry to help attract and retain women. In this episode, Alison shares her experience advocating for a 5 day work week and the positive impact she has seen from this initiative. According to Alison, the standard working hours expected in the construction industry discourages women from participating. Highlighting that the female participation rate in...