INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY. a) The parties acknowledge that: (i) Attracting and retaining a diverse range of people, including women, can promote productivity, as well as the industry’s capability and capacity to deliver work. (ii) The construction industry is one of the lowest ranked industries in Australia for female representation in the workforce. (iii) Accordingly, to promote an inclusive work environment, the Company agrees to provide inclusion & diversity training to all Employees covered by this agreement. (iv) Such training is to be conducted by the Company or another training provider agreed to in writing by the Union, during normal working hours. (v) Training will be undertaken within twelve months of the commencement of this Agreement for each Employee who has not already participated in the training and as soon as practicable for an Employee engaged after the commencement of this Agreement, not more than twelve months after the Employee is first engaged in work covered by this Agreement. (vi) Employees will be paid their normal rate including all allowances while attending this training.
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Samples: Construction Agreement, Enterprise Agreement, Construction Agreement
INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY.
a) The parties acknowledge that:
(i) Attracting and retaining a diverse range of people, including women, can promote productivity, as well as the industry’s capability and capacity to deliver work.
(ii) The construction industry is one of the lowest ranked industries in Australia for female representation in the workforce.
(iii) Accordingly, to promote an inclusive work environment, the Company agrees to provide inclusion & diversity training to all Employees covered by this agreement.
(iv) Such training is to be conducted by the Company or another training provider agreed to in writing by the Union, during normal working hours.
(v) Training will be undertaken within twelve months of the commencement of this Agreement for each Employee who has not already participated in the training and as soon as practicable for an Employee engaged after the commencement of this Agreement, not more than twelve months after the Employee is first engaged in work covered by this Agreement.
(vi) Employees will be paid their normal rate including all allowances while attending this training.
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Samples: Enterprise Agreement