Paving the way for positive return-to-work experiences at Wates
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Skip to main contentWe have industry-leading family leave policies. These policies are designed to attract and develop a diverse workforce with an inclusive mindset, as well as helping to close the gender pay gap by enabling more sharing of responsibilities at work and home.
The changes we have introduced include:
Wates will also continue to match enhanced entitlement for shared parental leave and adoption leave with maternity leave and pay.
The new policies reflect the changing expectations of talent and will enable both men and women to manage personal and professional commitments as part of a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
The introduction of carers leave reflects a growing reality for many in the UK and cements Wates position as a leader in the construction industry. Figures from the Carers Trust show that one in 10 people in the UK are caring for friends or family equating to seven million people. The increase of the so-called sandwich generation those caring for both children and elderly parents means that three in five of us will become carers at some point in our lives.
The changes are tangible actions to help the business achieve targets set out in last year in Wates Diversity and Inclusion plan: #WatesTogether. This outlined a long-term blueprint for creating a business where everyone is welcomed, included and connected. Targets include (by 2025):
The Group which is the first construction partner for Young Women's Trust will use the partnership to help drive forward change in the industry and to support women aged 18 to 30 who are on low or no pay and are at risk of poverty. The partnership is expected to support the Young Women's Trusts ambition to help 15,000 disadvantaged women over the next three years.
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