Smashing the concrete ceiling- driving a new take on the women in construction narrative
Randstad’s campaign demonstrates how PR and storytelling can humanise work and build stronger connections between employers and talent.
The Challenge
In a period of severe talent shortages in the male-dominated construction sector, Randstad required a strategy to engage and attract an under-represented pool of potential candidates – females.
Our Solution
A data-backed campaign that sparked national debate by challenging Australia to smash the construction industry’s ‘concrete ceiling’, holding too many women back.
We developed a rich, multi-channel content package - including a hero report, graphics, asset bank, inspiring female case studies and Randstad expert - and tapped into the wider national discussion around gender parity to position Randstad as a leading authority and driver of diverse workplaces.
Taking an earned-first approach, we spotlighted a major talent issue and drove national debate, while a broader cross-channel strategy ensured we reached potential clients and candidates via multiple touchpoints.
Results
300%
KPIs - smashing expectations
100M+
potential earned reach across top tier and key industry press
170K+
social impressions
4.82%
click through rate for social content (vs. 1% industry ave)
1,250+
landing page views via social campaign
60+
immediate report downloads, driving inbound client engagement
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