Managing Diversity and Inclusion in the Real Estate Sector

Description

Research shows that high-performing organisations focus on diversity and inclusion (D&I). In any workplace, it is important to both understand and recognise the benefits that having a D&I workforce provides. It is integral to developing people within an organisation, serving clients as best we can, and playing an important leadership role in communities. This book is the first to place D&I at the centre of successful real estate and construction organisations. It provides guidance to, and most importantly, actions for professionals in the sector who want to make D&I an inherent part of the culture of their organisation. This book has been written to bring the sector up to speed with what D&I is all about and how a D&I strategy can be implemented to secure future success. It presents a practical and easy-to-read guide that can help organisations and their leaders engage with and apply this agenda to win the war for talent in real estate and construction. This book is essential reading for all property leaders and professionals working in the real estate and construction sectors. Readers will gain especially from personal reflections on all aspects of diversity by a broad range of people working in the property industry. Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Praise Dedication Table of Contents Acknowledgements Foreword: Diversity in action Foreword: Inclusion is not an illusion Introduction Chapter 1: Setting the scene 1.1 Introduction 1.2 A global challenge 1.3 Legislation 1.4 International firms versus SMEs 1.5 Our inherent cultural DNA 1.6 Message to the CEO Notes Chapter 2: The relevance of D&I in real estate and construction 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Our changing world: let’s be ready 2.3 The role of RICS in D&I 2.4 Other key influencers and stakeholders on the D&I agenda 2.5 Message to the CEO Notes Chapter 3: Gender parity 3.1 Introduction 3.2 The gender gap 3.3 Gender equality 3.4 Changing gender perceptions by the next generation 3.5 Creating the right environment 3.6 Female networks 3.7 A female perspective: Poland 3.8 Message to the CEO Notes Chapter 4: Workplace realities 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Indicative trends 4.3 Understanding cultural differences: France 4.4 The multigenerational workplace 4.5 An inclusive workplace for those with disabilities 4.6 The family-friendly workplace 4.7 Message to the CEO Notes Chapter 5: The principles of building an inclusive workplace 5.1 Introduction 5.2 The IEQM benchmark 5.3 Leadership and vision 5.4 Recruitment 5.5 Staff development 5.6 Staff retention 5.7 Staff engagement 5.8 Continuous improvement 5.9 Message to the CEO Notes Chapter 6: How to successfully implement a D&I strategy 6.1 Introduction 6.2 The case for change 6.3 Business areas to consider 6.4 Outlining the three key elements for implementation 6.5 Message to the CEO Notes Chapter 7: Perspectives 7.1 Introduction 7.2 The time is now. D&I in this sector is woefully behind at a time when talent has never been more important 7.3 Create a workplace that is truly inclusive – so that everyone can be their authentic self 7.4 Consider less conventional routes – implement real change, starting with education 7.5 Look beyond the obvious, so people are judged based on outputs, and not perceptions. 7.6 Create the perfect storm by considering more apprentices to battle the war for talent 7.7 Look at the person as a whole, what drives them, and embrace it 7.8 Set the right culture, engender a spirit of kindness, and encourage more women to come forward 7.9 Look for the top talent – regardless of whether that person has a disability 7.10 Look for the person who has the potential, not the finished product 7.11 A diverse workforce is not only good for your image, but is good for your profit margins! 7.12 Workplace wellness begins with just talking, wellbeing and introducing practical solutions 7.13 Flexibility is key; flexible working conditions will lead to a creative working environment 7.14 If you want to widen participation, you have to widen access 7.15 D&I is more than just another corporate buzzword Chapter 8: Be the change that you want to create 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Visionary leadership 8.3 Writing the vision 8.4 Walking the talk 8.5 Tackling the agenda 8.6 Message to the CEO Note Biographies Amanda Clack MSc BSc PPRICS FRICS FICE FAPM FRSA CCMI FIC Judith Gabler MSc BA (Hons) Dip RSA FCMI CMgr FCIL CL Index