Summary
Our Equal Footing network aims to help achieve a gender balanced workforce. Fully inclusive and open for anyone to join, Equal Footing particularly encourages men to get involved and join the network to act as allies for improving gender balance in Wood. We are determined to create an inclusive gender culture within Wood, which includes women, men, and minority genders.
The network strives to Influence mindsets by raising awareness of the need for, and benefits of, gender balance to the economy, employee happiness, improved safety and much more, and constructively challenge gender bias. It also seeks to encourage more women to pursue STEM subjects and careers. In addition, we work closely with all employee networks to foster intersectionality.
Objectives
Focus on our community and intersectionality – bringing men into the conversation to own their responsibility, for women to recognise their role as allies for each other, minority genders and men, and the overarching theme of intersectionality to work together collaboratively with other networks and groups.
Wood is committed to building a culture of respect, inclusivity, and belonging, and the Equal Footing Network reflects this commitment. By advocating for gender equity, supporting professional development opportunities, and fostering a sense of community within the workplace, we aim to empower all employees to achieve their full potential. It is an honor to work alongside my colleagues in this effort.
Geralynn Prince-Semien
Supply Chain Lead and Network Chair
I’m really pleased to be involved in Equal Footing. We already have great female leaders at Wood but also appreciate that there is so much more we can do. Real change with regard to gender equality at Wood is within our grasp, and I encourage everyone to get involved, listen and speak up to help us achieve our targets.
Mike Collins
Executive President Business Sustainability & Assurance
