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March 23, 2025 45 mins

There are incredible female voices at the forefront of surveying across the industry, but if we’re to see a more equitable industry, the issue of retaining talent is a vital one to solve.

This essential episode of The RICS Podcast talks through some of the deep-rooted issues affecting DEI in surveying today, and we hear what initiatives might create a more inclusive environment for all as Kelly Canterford FRICS speaks with Kevina Kakembo MRICS and David Hourihan FRICS.

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

  • Career progression barriers currently faced in the industry, from unconscious bias to pay disparities and limited representation in leadership roles
  • How flexible working policies and supportive return-to-work programs are crucial for retaining women in the profession
  • Representation and role models in leadership positions, and encouraging new talent to enter and remain in the surveying industry
  • Intersectionality within gender discrimination, where other factors like socio-economic background, ethnicity, and family status compounds challenges
  • The holistic approach to cultural change, from unconscious bias training to mentorship programs

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:

https://www.rics.org/uk/

Kevina Kakembo MRICS

http://linkedin.com/in/kevinakakembo/

Kelly Canterford MRICS

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-canterford-mrics-52458a1/

David Hourihan FRICS

https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhourihan/

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