Rebecca Heald

Introduction At a recent Women in Construction event, a woman told me: “I’ve never experienced sexism or discrimination or been held back...

Across the UK, diversity and inclusion have become boardroom priorities. Every major company claims to be “committed to inclusion,” and yet progress on the ground feels painfully slow. So, with all this investment, awareness training, and policy reform, it’s time to ask a difficult question: Who really benefits from DEI? Billions Spent, But Where’s the Change? Globally, organisations spend an estimated $8 billion annually on DEI initiatives  (McKinsey & Company). In the UK, investment has...

We keep hearing the same frustration from both sides. Schools say:   “Young people aren’t work-ready.” Employers say:   “We can’t find...