Diversity

We sat down to talk to Major Projects Quality Director at Balfour Beatty, Amanda McKay, to discuss her varied career and the challenges she faces as a transgender woman. Amanda started her career with a passion for geology and after securing her degree she worked as a mining engineer. Her career trajectory took a turn as she then spent 15 years in the army serving in Norther...

With Manchester Pride weekend around the corner, we take a closer look at Diversity in the Rail industry and the effect that improving diversity may have on the challenging skills gap. DIVERSITY IN RAIL HS2 will create sustainable job opportunities for local people, young people and those from diverse groups. Providing rewarding jobs and careers that are open to all in socie...

Following last year’s pledge from Morson International to double the number of female engineering contractors that it employs by 2020, the top technical recruiter is on track to surpass its target. Current workforce ratios show that 13.8 per cent of all Morson’s engineering contractors are now female compared to 7.5 per cent this time last year; indicating that its commitmen...

Ivy Man is part of a team of highly skilled software engineers dedicated to revolutionizing the flying experience of Emirates’ customers as part of a four-year development programme with the aviation giant. Based out of Thales US’ Irvine, CA base, the Emirates Project Design Authority is spearheading the Engineering team working on the Boeing 777X aircraft; one of the larges...

Thales’ project with Oman Air is drawing to a successful close thanks to skilled senior systems project engineer, Estel Dandridge. Estel has led a global team developing a new signature GUI, branded ‘OMAN Aria’, for the airline’s HOV 3-class Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners; with the same integrated in-flight entertainment system also destined for its B737 MAX, B737 NG, A330 and 2C ...

Andy Reid's Resettlement Plan | Morson are thrilled to launch our recruitment resettlement guide on the centenary of the RAF. Written in partnership with veteran and Morson Forces Ambassador Andy Reid, the guide aims to aid ex-forces members transition to civilian employment. Including features such as 'Preparing to Leave the Armed Forces - Andy's Ten Step Guide' plus CV and...

Morson Vital Training was delighted to host the Girls Network, for the #careersontrack event this week where students from St Ambrose School visited our rail training facility in Salford. The year 10 and 12 pupils from St Ambrose spent an afternoon at Morson Vital Training, gaining practical experience of rail safety and skills and exploring opportunities in engineering. The...

Morson was proud to attend the Greater Manchester is Working Forward event on Friday which highlighted the importance of diversity in the workplace with a particular focus on gender equality and working parents. TV presenter Helen Skelton, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and a number of business leaders came together to celebrate Greater Manchester’s commitment to endi...

Our new starter and Client Engagement Co-ordinator, Anisah K discusses diversity and inclusion in Higher Education... As an ethnic minority, I have always been inquisitive about the need for Equality and Diversity Monitoring. For as long as I can remember, I’ve had to fill in extra forms when completing questionnaires, applying for jobs, enrolling in academic institutions an...

Last week our Morson rail colleagues had the pleasure of sponsoring and attending the 2018 Big Rail Diversity Games, an event which provides participants with a unique opportunity to network and team build whilst fundraising. The event delivers fun gender-balanced team challenges showcasing women performing in roles that are perceived as ‘non-traditional’ whilst promoting Wo...