Download the FIR Programme Summary FlyerThe Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) programme is an industry-wide initiative that aims to make workplaces better for everyone. The programme provides, free, industry-endorsed training and resources, guidance and materials, that supports businesses to be more innovative and profitable by addressing workplace culture challenges, and helps attract and retain people from the full pool of talent.
You can access free online resources (the FIR Toolkit) and attend free training workshops. As an employer we help you to meet your legal obligations around equality, diversity and anti-discrimination and empower your people to make your workplace more supportive for all.
Why is FIR so Important?
Promoting a culture of fairness, inclusion and respect brings many business benefits to the companies that work to achieve it. As a sector, we need to embrace FIR in order to attract, recruit, train and retain the skills in order to address the industry-wide skills shortage. Clients and large contractors are increasingly expecting their supply chain partners to work with them to achieve this.
Our vision is one of a more inclusive built environment sector, that is better able to attract, recruit, train and retain talent and meet the expectations of all our stakeholders.
Take the FIR Growth Assessment
The FIR Growth Assessment offers employers a structured way to develop and embed fairness, inclusion and respect (FIR) in their company. This approach allows employers to support their workers and grow their business. Please note that you will need to be an admin on your corporate account to complete the assessment.
The FIR Growth Assessment topics are:
How can Fairness, Inclusion and Respect be an integral part of how organisations operate?
A short toolbox talk that encompasses FIR principles and can be easily integrated into your induction process
FIR Employment
FIR: Inclusive Recruitment for SMEs
E-learning module
45 minutesCommitment
Achieving business success through FIR
E-learning module
Working practices
Understanding non-visible disabilities
E-learning module
Working practices
FIR: Flexible Working
E-learning module
Become a Fairness, Inclusion and Respect Ambassador
FIR Ambassadors Flyer
Download FIR Ambassadors promote a culture of Fairness, Inclusion and Respect within the organisation in which they work. They are expected to embody the principles of FIR: work collaboratively, whilst stepping in to take action, challenge behaviours and positively impact workplace culture.
The business value of FIR Ambassadors:
- Improve workplace culture so the business is better able to attract, train and retain talent
- Demonstrate a commitment to FIR, to staff, new recruits, clients and other stakeholders
- Develop the knowledge and capability of people
FIR Ambassadors are not limited to specific job roles, and can be employed at any level of the organisation. Download the FIR Ambassadors flyer to learn more.
FIR Ambassadors Learning Journey
Breakdown of the journey
Download A FIR Ambassador can progress through the different stages of learning and sharing of knowledge to gain organisational and personal value from the programme. The journey outlines the learning and other participatory activities required to progress FIR.
The journey outlines the following activity levels:
- FIR Ambassador
- Bronze Ambassador
- Silver Ambassador
- Gold Ambassador
Keen to begin your journey? Self enrol onto the Ambassador Learning Pathway
FIR Ambassadors: In Their Own Words
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Our Partners
The School is a collaboration between clients, contractors and suppliers who have a mutual interest in building the skills of their supply chain. They pay for the School, so it's all FREE for you.
