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Speaker:
Women in Construction in Qatar
Our Challenges:
• Isolation• Social challenges• Work / Life balance• Logistical challenges• Health, Safety and Welfare
ISOLATION
Isolation of women in construction
• Man to woman ratio in Qatar
• Qatar Statistics Authority’s 2013 survey in the construction industry
Isolation of women in construction
• Lack of role models
• Lack of support
• Lack of networking
SOCIAL CHALLENGES
Social Challenges
• Cultural: ‐ Negative perception of Construction industry, ‐ Condescending behaviour: A lot of “mansplaining”‐ Not female friendly, ‐ Macho attitude‐ Stereotype‐ Sexual harassment
• Gender bias, discrimination and prejudice towards women: ‐ Less career opportunity‐ Pay gap
Work / Life balance
Work / life balance
Anti‐family life:
• No part‐time jobs in Qatar / Inflexible working practice• 6 days a week• Irregular working hours (night shifts); project based work (requirement to travel or relocate)
Logistical challenges
Logistical challenges
‐ Lack of facilities
‐ Inappropriate size of PPE
Health, Safety and welfare
Health, Safety and welfare
• Reproductive hazards: Asbestos, lead, dust, chemicals, solvent…• Stress related to poor working conditions• Loose PPE increases stress and risk of accident• Occupational injury
Solutions:
• Education
• Awareness campaign
• NAWIC Qatar
• Mentor/Mentee
• Dedication and Determination
Our strengths:
• Gender diversity has proven to be beneficial to companies:‐ Alternative perspective to challenges and problem solving‐ Emotional intelligence (customer relationship, team building)‐ Multi‐tasking
• Impact:‐ Team performance increase‐ Greater workforce Intelligence overall
Thank you!
Thank you for attending!See you next year
Attendance certificates are available from the CPD certificate collection point. In order to collect your certificate, you must attend the first 30 minutes of the workshop(s) you have chosen.