Arb research uncovers ‘staggering’ levels of discrimination and sexual misconduct in the architecture profession

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A survey of nearly 900 professionals found more than a third had experienced insults relating to protected characteristics

New research published by Arb has revealed “staggering” levels of discrimination and sexual misconduct experienced by architecture professionals in the workplace.

A survey of 898 architecture professionals found higher levels of discrimination and sexual misconduct than in other sectors which publish similar research, including academia and parts of the medical profession.

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