Real Estate Balance has launched its 2024 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Survey – the most comprehensive study of EDI in the UK property industry.
The survey, proudly supported by EG, seeks to understand the experiences of people working in property and examine the drivers and barriers to progress. The results help to uncover key EDI issues, identify priorities and share best practice so action can be taken to accelerate change.
The survey runs from today until 30 September. Results will be published in November, helping to build an accurate picture of where the industry currently stands on EDI and its direction of travel over time.
As in previous years, the data will be gathered via two separate surveys – both completely anonymous.
The employee survey is for individuals and an opportunity for everyone in the industry to have their say on EDI. Responses are sought from people of all grades and backgrounds.
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A company survey will be conducted with Real Estate Balance’s 130 corporate members – which include British Land, CBRE, the Crown Estate and SEGRO. In response to requests, this year for the first time Real Estate Balance will make exclusive benchmarking data from the survey available to its members, enabling them to measure their own EDI progress against peers and sector averages – the first time anyone has attempted to benchmark EDI across the industry in this way.
By gathering data and adding to the evidence base it has been building over the past decade, Real Estate Balance aims to unravel the complexities behind EDI issues and respond through its campaigns, publications and policies.
Real Estate Balance managing director Sue Brown said: “These insights will help build a valuable picture of the industry’s current challenges, performance and progress – so we can work to make it a fairer and more equitable place for people of all backgrounds.”
British Land chief executive and Real Estate Balance board member Simon Carter added: “Diversity in every sense is critical in understanding our clients, creating better places and ultimately the success of our sector. This year, by participating in the survey, Real Estate Balance members will gain access to exclusive EDI data so they can benchmark their performance against industry peers. But we can only create a strong database if our members get involved in this brilliant initiative – so I’d like to encourage all members to do their bit and take part.”
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