We’ve enhanced our family leave policies
We’re enhancing our paternity leave policy. Effective immediately, we are increasing fully paid paternity leave from 8 weeks to 12 weeks, reinforcing our commitment to supporting employees and their families.
Read moreOur gender equality work gains double recognition
We’ve been named one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2023 in recognition of our commitment to addressing gender inequalities in the workplace
Read moreWe join the Fawcett Society in challenging gender stereotypes and tackling the gender pay gap
Today we are announcing a new partnership with the Fawcett Society, the UK’s leading charity campaigning for gender equality and women’s rights, on a new Equal Play campaign to support parents, care givers and influential adults to challenge gender stereotypes with their children.
Read more‘Head and shoulders above contemporaries’ – Wates wins CN Award
Wates celebrates winning the Diversity and Inclusion Excellence at the 2022 Construction News Awards.
Read moreWates recognised at Working Family Awards
Wates has been recognised with two awards at the Working Families Best Practice Awards for its flexible working practices and support for parents and carers. The Group was named Best for Fathers and Best for All Families.
Read moreWates wins prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise
Wates has won a prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Sustainable Development category.
Read moreNational social value award win for Wates
Wates has received a prestigious award at the 2021 National Social Value Awards winning the ‘Private Sector Leadership’ category.
Read moreWates boosts parental leave and introduces carer’s leave in overhaul of family friendly policies
Wates overhauls its family friendly policies to give employees the flexibility and support they need to thrive in the workplace and at home.
Read moreWates Group achieves Investors in People Gold accreditation for third time in a row
The Wates Group has been re-accredited for the Investors in People (IiP) Gold standard for the third consecutive time in what assessors have called a remarkable achievement.
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