The People Agenda: Respect for People
The
construction industry needs to attract and retain a high-quality
workforce. That is why the People Agenda figures prominently in
Rethinking Construction/Accelerating Change. Construction Sector
Unit works closely with various industry bodies to take forward
the People Agenda.
Rethinking Construction identified ‘Respect for People’(RfP) as
one of the five drivers change. The Respect for People programme
set out to demonstrate to industry and its clients that showing
respect to our workforce, while simultaneously winning respect
from them and from the general public, is fundamental to business
success. RfP is also an approach which transcends any
limited-scale programme of activity. Construction Sector Unit,
supported by Constructing Excellence is actively engaging with
industry in seeking to advance the involvement and well being of
people working in all areas of construction.
Respect for People is also in line with the thrust of Corporate
Social Responsibility (CSR) where
businesses are encouraged to consider the social, economic, and
environmental impacts of their activities. CSR is helping
companies discover that business benefits ensue from being
socially and environmentally responsible. More information is
available from the Government website on CSR.
Links:
Rethinking Construction - Strategic Forum
Respect for People - A Framework for Action
Corporate Social Responsibility
Respect for People
Toolkit and
Key Performance
Indicators (KPIs)
Available
from Constructing Excellence, the Toolkits and RfP KPIs comprise a set of
checklists and scorecard tools designed to help firms benchmark their
performance across a range of elements:
Respect for People KPIs are an integral
part of the Respect for People Toolkit package. They enable organisations to
compare performance against industry standards and identify areas for action.
The Toolkit is chargeable and enquirers are advised to consult Constructing
Excellence at an early stage for advice on how to best use of the material.
Links:
Respect for People Toolkit
Respect for People KPIs
Respect for People Leaflet – Making Respect for People a core Business
Value
DTI
has produced, in association with Constructing Excellence, a leaflet
outlining the principles of Respect for People and the case for making
RfP a core business value. The leaflet is a double-sided laminated A4
sheet and is available free of charge. A pdf version is available via
the link below; or ask about a bespoke version (English only)
incorporating your company logo – also free of charge. Hard copies of
the standard leaflet are available on request. Contact
respect@constructingexcellence.or g.uk.
links:
Links:
Making
Respect for People a core Business Value (English) URN 05/1553
Making Respect for People a core Business Value (Welsh) URN 05/1553W
Investors in
People
DTI is keen to see more construction companies, especially small firms,
commit to the Investors in People (IiP) standard. The Respect for People Toolkit
also complements IiP. The development of Business Planning, and associated
Training Plans are key elements in the IiP accreditation process. Eligible
companies wishing to develop their Training Plans can get advice and assistance
from CITB-ConstructionSkills.
Links:
Investors in People
CITB-ConstructionSkills
The Benchmarking Service
The Respect for People Performance Benchmarking
Service is one of a number of services and clubs managed by Constructing
Excellence. Their website provides access to all the main Benchmarking
initiatives, including information about benchmarking and Key Performance
Indicators services to the construction industry. Some are free and open to all
while others are restricted or fee based. The
Respect for People Performance Benchmarking Service enables member organisations
to measure their progress
and thereby enhance their ability to recruit
and retain the best possible workforce.
The club is owned and controlled by its members.
Link:
Respect for People Performance
Benchmarking Service
Demonstration Programme
A good deal of
ground-breaking work relevant to the People Agenda is being undertaken by many
construction companies. The Unit, along with Constructing Excellence, is keen to
capture good practice examples to challenge and inspire others to come up to the
standards and practice of the best. Companies willing to participate in the
Demonstration Programme can obtain more information from Constructing
Excellence.
Link:
CE Demonstration Programme
List
of Links available on this page:
CE Demonstration Programme
Corporate Social Responsibility
Investors in People
Making
Respect for People a core Business Value (English) URN 05/1553
Making Respect for People a core Business Value (Welsh) URN 05/1553W
Respect for People - A Framework for Action
Respect for People KPIs
Respect for People Performance Benchmarking Service
Respect for People Toolkit
Rethinking Construction - Strategic
Forum
For Further information contact
chris.collett@dti.gov.uk
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