Wates has been recognised with two awards at the Working Families Best Practice Awards for its flexible working practices and support for parents and carers. The Group was named Best for Fathers and Best for All Families.  

Wates has been listed as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2022, as it takes action to decrease gender inequality and make Wates a fairer place to work.

The Fawcett Society is today releasing findings of the largest ever survey of menopausal women. This landmark study, sponsored by the Wates Group, reveals a shocking lack of basic support and damaging stigma which mean the needs of menopausal women are being ignored in the workplace and by healthcare providers.

The Wates Group has reported an improvement in its gender pay gap with the publication of its first Fair Pay report.

Procure partnerships framework support and encourage contractors who have secured a place on the framework to work together.

To celebrate its 125th anniversary year, Wates Group today has announced a new programme to bring 125 women into the construction industry by 2025, accelerating ambitions to improve gender balance within the sector.

Wates has retained its Gold Investors in People (IiP) accreditation following a rigorous assessment process.

Paul Rowan is Group HR Director, and a member of Wates’ Executive Committee. In this interview, part of a programme of activities to mark ‘Inclusion Month’ throughout October, he reflects on his experience of being part of Wates’ reverse mentoring scheme, part of Wates’ efforts to be actively anti-racist.

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.

Helen Bunch, Executive Managing Director of Wates Residential, describes her own journey to inclusion, as part of Wates Inclusion Month in October.

Sir James Wates CBE, and Will Bayley MBE, have joined forces to discuss the importance of inclusivity and diversity.

The Wates Group Chairman, Sir James Wates CBE, and table tennis champ Will Bayley MBE, have joined forces to discuss the importance of inclusivity and diversity in sport, and in business.

“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

Wates has announced the adoption of company-wide flexible working as it looks to enhance the Group’s high standards of customer service by improving staff wellbeing and productivity.

Wates has partnered with Working families’ #FlexTheUK campaign, which aims to drive national conversations about flexible working.

Wates has partnered with Working families’ #FlexTheUK campaign, which aims to drive national conversations about flexible working and to ‘build back better’ for working parents.

In this article which first appeared in Building in June 2021, our Chairman, Sir James Wates CBE, reflects on issues surrounding recruitment.

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