Steve Beechey – Coming Out Day
Steve Beechey is Group Public Sector Director, as well as Executive sponsor of ‘BuildOut Together’ our LGBTQ+ employee network. As part of Wates Inclusion Month in October, Steve gives his reflections on what greater inclusivity means to him and to Wates.
Read moreHelen Bunch – My journey of inclusion
Helen Bunch, Executive Managing Director of Wates Residential, describes her own journey to inclusion, as part of Wates Inclusion Month in October.
Read moreWorking as one team is the only way to mobilise
David Morgan, Executive Managing Director of Wates Property Services, gives his insight on the business’ tried and tested approach to effective contract mobilisation.
Read moreCreating hope through action for World Suicide Prevention Day
To mark World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September, we’re encouraging everyone across the business to seize the opportunity to have a conversation about some of the myths around suicide.
Read moreHey Girls – Period Dignity
Wates has formed a critical partnership with social enterprise, Hey Girls, a fantastic organisation that aims to eradicate period poverty. Emma Frost, Assistant Surveyor from Wates Construction, tells us more.
Read moreReflection on Pride Month
“I sponsor our LGBTQ+ inclusion work at Wates. As the sponsor and an ally to my LGBTQ+ colleagues and the community at large, I am committed to making Wates an inclusive organisation.” Stephen Beechey – Group Public Sector Director
Read moreThe in-store experience has never been so important
Richard Evans, Key Account Director at Wates Smartspace, shares his predictions for the future of retail and the increased emphasis on in-store experience for retail fit-out.
Read moreWembley Park experience was a real winner
Imogen Tanqueray shares her experience working as a production management trainee at Wates
Read morePutting your well-being first should always be a priority
20 MAY 2021
Being resilient doesn’t mean you won’t have curve balls thrown at you in life but it’s about being equipped with the tools to manage that pressure and adversity in both your professional and personal lives.
Read moreGreater resilience is key to better mental health
At Wates we recognise Mental Health Awareness Week because it’s our opportunity to really shine the light on mental health, get people talking about it, and give them the space to have some open and honest conversations.
Read moreBLOG: Improving communities by buying local
We have hosted our first online ‘meet the buyer’ event, organised through the social procurement organisation, ‘Supply Change’.
Read moreCelebration a team effort of global proportions
Emma Gruenbaum, Head of Business Improvement and Transformation at Wates Construction Group, talks about wellbeing and charity initiative.
Read moreWhy challenging ourselves to achieve gender equality is more important now than ever
BLOG
This year for International Women’s Day, the aim is to encourage all of us businesses, governments and individuals to ‘choose to challenge’.
Read moreA win-win for net zero and building back greener
Wates launches its new Wates Innovation Network (WIN) portal and Dr Zainab Dangana explains how this will help towards net zero buildings.
Read moreBLOG: Creating a Social Value showcase on each and every project
Su Pickerill, Group Community Investment Manager – Creating a Social Value showcase on each and every project.
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Maintaining momentum in public procurement
Andrew Riggs, Head of Government Sector, Wates Group – Maintaining momentum in public procurement. Find out more.
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Adding value to communities through construction
John Carlin, Midlands Regional Director at Wates Construction – Adding value to communities through construction. Find out more.
Read moreEarly indications of Wates Principles reporting are promising
Many companies have clearly sought to grasp the spirit of the Principles and have provided good explanations of how their governance arrangements work.
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