Real Estate Balance

Bringing #RealEstate into inclusive spaces is a balancing act 💡⬇️ "We need to take the property industry off the golf courses and into the spaces where everyone is included." Sue shares insights on her career, advice for newcomers, and the importance of EDI in real estate in the latest New London Quarterly by NLA. 📖 If you're a subscriber, read the full Q&A here: https://lnkd.in/eawJm-WV #Diversity #EDI #Inclusion

We’re pleased to share these remaining 🖐️ recommendations from the new Bridge Group and JLL UK Foundation research, designed to drive socio-economic diversity and inclusion across the UK real estate industry. Learn more and view the full list of recommendations at the link below 👇 https://lnkd.in/dwVZcBvQ #SocialMobility #RealEstate #DiversityInRealEstate #InclusionMatters #BuildingForTheFuture

As some corporates pull back from Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion policies, how can we ensure that progress continues? 👇 Join us for a powerful online fireside chat featuring industry leaders as we explore practical strategies to navigate these changes and keep EDI at the heart of real estate. This session, part of our Next Gen Strategy, is designed to equip future leaders with the tools to thrive in an evolving business landscape. What to Expect: 🔹 Expert panel discussion on the latest EDI trends & challenges 🔹 Actionable strategies to sustain diversity efforts in your workplace 🔹 Interactive Q&A with industry leaders Key Topics: 🔹 The impact of withdrawing EDI policies on workplace culture & morale 🔹 How to drive EDI forward even in uncertain times 🔹 Leadership’s role in sustaining inclusive environments 🔹 Best practices for fostering diversity in real estate Don’t miss this conversation! Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/edRVvj3p #RealEstate #EDI #DiversityAndInclusion

Real Estate Balance at MIPIM 2025 🌍 👇 Last week, we were proudly represented at MIPIM by Sue, our Chair Jo Davis, Board Directors Clarence E. Dixon and Andrea Ruckstuhl, and Head of Events Vicky Gill. Once again, we worked closely with RX Global to ensure equity, diversity, and inclusion remained a key focus throughout the event. We also collaborated with many of our Real Estate Balance members on sessions and speaking slots, reinforcing the importance of inclusive leadership in real estate. A huge thank you to everyone who partnered with us this year! Special thanks goes to Avison Young, Greystar, JLL, Knight Frank, Norton Rose Fulbright, PwC, and Savills for their invaluable support. 📖 Tap below to read our full MIPIM 2025 report: https://lnkd.in/ewYuTRUH #RealEstate #MIPIM2025 #EDI

Sue recently delivered a session on our Industry EDI Survey findings at Brookfield Properties with Natalie Breen MCIPD and Paras Maalde from Brookfield and Kevin Boakye from Hines which was open to people from outside the company. Sue also discussed the results of the research at the inaugural networking event for ERG leads in our industry hosted by RICS. Tap here to download the report if you have not explored the insights yet: https://lnkd.in/ejaf8mCP #EDI #Diversity #Inclusion

According to new research from the Bridge Group and JLL UK Foundation, an average of only 22% of real estate employees are from lower socio-economic backgrounds. This compares with 39% of the total UK workforce, 29% in law and 33% in financial services.  In February, the industry came together to discuss these important findings and explore how we can drive change. Tap below to find out more: https://lnkd.in/dwVZcBvQ #SocialMobility #RealEstate #DiversityInRealEstate #InclusionMatters #BuildingForTheFuture

Join NextGen for Two Webinars Driving Change in Real Estate 👇 Our Real Estate Balance NextGen Committee invites our members to two insightful online events focused on sustaining and advancing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in real estate. 🔹 Surviving in a Shifting Climate: Strategies for Maintaining Diversity Efforts 📅 25 March 2025 | ⏰ 12:30 PM | 💻 Online Explore the impact of shifting EDI policies and discover innovative ways to keep diversity a priority. 🔹 NextGen Virtual DEI Partner Showcase 📅 29 April 2025 | ⏰ 11:00 AM | 💻 Online Meet expert EDI partners, hear quick-fire pitches, and gain practical strategies to strengthen diversity in your organisation. These events are part of NextGen’s commitment to shaping the future of real estate talent. 🔗 Register now and share with colleagues who may be interested: https://lnkd.in/emZcDtbv #EDI #RealEstate #Diversity

Our Managing Director Sue Brown will be representing Real Estate Balance at Westminster Insight’s upcoming EDI Data Reporting Conference, taking place in central London on Thursday 27th March. Sue will be spotlighting best practice for data collection, touching on important topics such as dealing with missing data, communication and engagement strategies and achieving greater standardisation of data. Register here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/e_YUHGNz #EDIReportingWM #WestminsterInsight

With International Women’s Day tomorrow, I’m thinking back to The Legacy Project Report 2024 created by Grainger Reis and Real Estate Balance. This insightful research examined the gender equality gap in Real Estate, and highlighted some of the key challenges women face working in the industry. The catalyst for this research was a trend of women increasingly stepping back, not pushing for advancements in their career, and in some cases leaving the industry all together. See some of the findings below in the slides from the event, including some of the roadblocks to leadership: - A lack of flexible working - Promotion and development blockers - Not enough visible role models & male allyship - A need for greater levels of support systems & networks And how can we create change? - Develop flexible working policies - Promote and develop female talent - Foster male allyship & visible role models - Build support systems & network - Challenge culture & institutional barriers You can find out more and read the report over on Real Estate Balance's website: https://lnkd.in/eMqmAegi

An increasingly strong evidence base, bolstered by new research from the Bridge Group and JLL UK Foundation, shows that advances in socio-economic diversity and inclusion will also have a positive effect on diversity by gender and ethnicity. Learn more at the link below 👇 https://lnkd.in/dwVZcBvQ #SocialMobility #RealEstate #DiversityInRealEstate #InclusionMatters #BuildingForTheFuture