Diversity

An employer brand showcases an organisation as an employer. Creating an employer brand and promoting your company as an employer of choice positions you to attract, recruit and retain your ideal employee’s. Creating an employer brand is about showing candidates what your company can offer. Practically, it can be a powerful business tool to create a more productive workforce ...

At Morson we firmly believe that the biggest driver of a business' success is its people. Therefore, attracting and retaining the best talent should be a top priority for every business. Competition in the recruitment industry is fierce and taking advantage of your employer brand is a key way to differentiate yourself in a crowded marketplace. A strong employer brand allows ...

EqualEngineers is launching its first survey investigating masculinity in engineering, a first-of-its-kind for the sector. The survey will be open for 5 weeks, closing on 16th November 2018. Engineering and technology in the UK is a predominately male profession, with men comprising over 89% of the workforce. Many diversity efforts pivot on getting more women into engineerin...

We recently surveyed our contractor workforce and found that almost half (46%) of employees living with a mental health condition do not inform their employer, with more than a third (39%) saying that they feared their reaction and the repercussions. Other reasons cited included not being comfortable telling the individual (59%), the stigma around mental health (42%) and the...

Soon to mark 50 years in business, much of Morson International’s journey from a bedroom-born recruiter established in 1969 to a global leader in technical sectors, rests on our ability to remain agile and adapt to the evolving needs of our clients, contractors, candidates and employees. Equality, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) remain hot topics, especially when analysing re...

As part of our diversity in engineering series, Morson spoke to Hollie Woodard, Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at VolkerWessels UK. Hollie started her career in rail administration but has changed multiple times since, moving into commercial and a quantity surveyor role and then project management. She reflects on the state of the industry and how things have deve...

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...