In this episode of the Good Employment Chatter, Sharon McDonnell is joined by Renée Preston, CEO of Galloway Construction, founder of Construction for Women, and the driving force behind the new National Site Standard.

Together, they explore why the construction sector's skills shortage is about more than recruitment. From workplace culture and employee experience to retention, wellbeing and inclusion, Renée shares how the environments people work in can determine whether they stay and thrive in the industry.

Drawing on her own experiences working in construction, Renée discusses the barriers women can face on site, why culture change benefits everyone, and how better workplaces can help attract and retain the next generation of talent. The conversation also explores the business case for positive workplace cultures, the role of mentoring, and how the National Site Standard aims to create safer, more inclusive environments across the sector.

Whether you're an employer, people manager, HR professional or business leader, this episode offers valuable insights into why workplace culture matters and what organisations can do to build environments where people want to work.

🎧 Listen now to hear why creating better workplace cultures could be the key to tackling skills shortages, improving retention and building a stronger future workforce.