Welcome to the heart of innovation and collaboration, where small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) come together to thrive. Our SME Community Hub, delivered by the Fairness, Inclusion, and Respect (FIR) Programme is your go-to resource for information, training, tools and support as you embark or continue on your FIR journey to engage your workforce and achieve business success.
BUILD INCLUSIVE SITES - GRAB YOUR FIR FLYERS HERE!
We're excited to introduce our brand-new FIR Flyers, designed to help you promote fairness, inclusion, and respect across your sites, offices, events, and wider networks
Want Printed copies?
Simply complete our quick request form, and we'll deliver them straight to you.
Prefer digital?
Download the flyers instantly and share them online or print them yourself.
No matter how you choose to share, together we can build more inclusive, respectful workplaces.
FIR: Inclusive Recruitment for SMEs
E-learning module Made in collaboration with CITB
This module helps SMEs (small and medium business enterprises)) create fair, inclusive recruitment processes. Designed for businesses without in-house HR, it offers practical tools to eliminate bias, foster diversity, and build a respectful, inclusive culture.
Have you completed the FIR: Inclusive Recruitment for Smaller Businesses eLearning module? We're looking for SMEs to feature in short case studies that show how inclusive recruitment works in practice.
Whether you've made a small change or taken big steps, we'd love to hear from you.
Attend Our FREE Workshops, Conferences & Webinars
Diversity Data Benchmarking Conference 2026
Thurs, 22 Jan 2026, 10 AM - 4 PM
Discover the latest diversity insights at the 2026 Diversity Data Conference - now bigger, bolder, and bringing people together to connect and collaborate like never before.
Building Your 2026 FIR Roadmap - Webinar
Wed, 28 Jan 2026, 12 PM - 1 PM
Learn to assess FIR strengths, set priorities, and develop a confident, achievable 12-month plan for fairness, inclusion and respect in your business.
Becoming a FIR Ambassador - Workshop
Wed, 4 Feb 2026, 9:30 AM - 1 PM
FIR Ambassadors promote a culture of Fairness, Inclusion and Respect within the organisation in which they work.
Why choose our SME Community Hub?
How to use the SME Community Hub:
Why FIR matters to your business
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Attract, recruit, and retain the best talent available | Enhance your reputation by being part of a collaborative, innovative industry-wide initiative | Address industry-wide skills shortages | Capture the business benefits of diversity, including better productivity, innovation, collaboration, and enhanced financial performance |
Empower your business with knowledge
Our Information Sheets are crafted to empower you with the essential knowledge required to make well-informed decisions and tackle challenges effectively. These resources act as your quick reference guides, providing you with practical tips, insightful industry knowledge, and proven best practices. With our Information Sheets at your disposal, you'll gain the confidence and clarity to navigate complex situations, seize opportunities, and drive success in your endeavours. Whether you're seeking to enhance your expertise, streamline your processes, or stay ahead of industry trends, our Information Sheets are your go-to source for reliable, actionable information.
Embark on Your Learning Pathway
Explore a variety of interactive courses led and created by experts, participate in insightful webinars, and access a treasure trove of practical resources.
Our Learning Pathways are tailored to meet the unique challenges and opportunities faced by SMEs within the built environment sector, they cover the following topics
Check out other FIR resources for SMEs!
What our members say:
"FIR has helped to tailor and adapt my approach to managing people and also influencing the direction and standards of the company."
"Adding value to bids when looking to win work and embedding a positive and healthy culture to collaborate with."
"The FIR Programme will allow me to build a stronger, more resilient case for diversity, inclusion and respect within my organisation."
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