CIHT has launched a new animated video to support the diversity and inclusion agenda. 

The new animation highlights the important reasons why and the steps companies can take to improve diversity and inclusion in the highways & transportation sector.

The animation was shown at the CIHT National Conference where Andrew Jones MP Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport delivered the closing address.

Routes to Diversity & Inclusion is the first employer’s toolkit of its kind for the highways and transportation sector. It provides a route map to success through diversity and inclusion.

The toolkit offers practical guidance, case studies and links to reliable sources of expert advice for employers to help recruit, retain and develop a more diverse workforce. By doing so, employers will improve their own business performance and increase capacity within the industry.

Dr Susan Sharland, CIHT President said: “The business case for diversity and inclusion has been highlighted a number of times in the media recently, however implementing the changes necessary to take advantage of these business benefits does not appear to be a priority for some employers. Often, this is simply a case of not being sure where to start and this is where the CIHT Routes to Diversity & Inclusion toolkit can help.”

“CIHT believes there needs to be a step change in the way that the industry engages with issues around diversity and inclusion as part of a long term skills strategy. We believe that this toolkit will help to inspire that step change.”