Covid has set back women’s progress by years, experts fear

By Jordan Marshall2021-04-14T05:40:00

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Extra childcare burdens and a higher proportion on furlough could be disadvantaging women

Opportunities for women in the construction sector have been dealt a serious blow by the pandemic, setting some careers back by years, according to industry experts.

Gender pay gap data out this month shows several big employers reporting no progress or a worsening situation for women, which in turn has raised fears that the pressure of covid-19 has reversed years of enlightened HR policies designed to boost the number of women employed in the sector and promote them to senior positions.

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