Let's Stop Talking about Men and Women in the Workplace

In this Master Session, HAVAN Women’s Council leaders Meredith Yuen and Michelle Bastin explore the evolving role of women in construction and the broader conversation around workplace culture, leadership, merit, and inclusion. Drawing on industry data, personal experience, and current workforce challenges, they examine unconscious bias, diversity metrics, recruitment practices, and strategies for creating stronger, more inclusive workplaces. The discussion focuses on practical solutions that support talent, performance, and opportunity across the construction industry, while encouraging open and productive conversations about the future of the workforce so we can stop talking about men and women in the workplace.

 

YouTube Chapters

0:00 Session 1 Introduction

2:00 Session 2 State of the Residential Construction Industry

7:45 Session 3 Corporate Culture and Leadership

21:01 Session 4 Metrics vs Quotas vs Unconscious Bias

34:41 Session 5 Strategies for a Healthy Work Environment

Presenting Sponsor:
BC Housing

Master Session Sponsors:
Fortis BC