All Open Plan articles – Page 2
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InsightWe must give back to get heard
The general public has a poor perception of the property industry (27% favourability, according to a British Property Federation/Populus survey) and the government is not prioritising us.
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Professional
Flex working is key issue for new Women in Property chair
Flexible working helps retain staff and supports women at the vital mid-career point, says Monica Green
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Professional
The women breaking barriers across the property industry
Professional organisations for women are helping to address gender imbalance in the property industry
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Insight
Proptech can lead on diversity
Put the words ‘technology’ and ‘property’ side by side and the automatic association is with disruption and modernisation. But is the forward-thinking sector really that modern?
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Online
Property Industry Alliance reveals best-practices framework
The Property Industry Alliance has revealed its best-practices framework as it commits to supporting an accountable real estate industry.
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Professional
Freehold sets out to bridge property’s LGBT equality gap
When David Mann and Saleem Fazal met nearly 10 years ago, the property sector was a very different place
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Insight
The beating heart of communities
Until recently, one of my greatest regrets at work was that I hadn’t spent a significant amount of uninterrupted time with Greystar’s operations – including the property management, maintenance, front-of-house concierge and lettings teams – on the ground at one of our buildings.
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Insight
Social sustainability is the future
Last week, I mentioned to my 14-year-old daughter that I was writing this column.
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Insight
Property’s key values for 2020s
The blend of how we live, work and spend our leisure time continues to change at pace and as we move towards a new decade, this will only accelerate.
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Insight
Why we’re all Sneetches at heart
The Sneetches by Dr Seuss is a parody of prejudice and diversity – both current property sector preoccupations.
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Insight
What makes a truly great leader?
Earlier this month, I was recognised as one of the 50 Leading Lights in UK Business for Kindness and Leadership.
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Professional
Property firms urged to create safe space for trans employees
Some firms have policies to support transgender staff but LGBT groups say industry needs to do much more
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Insight
How to solve the skills gap crisis
To get a glimpse into how we are taking practical steps to bridge the skills gap needed to respond to the UK’s housing needs, you just have to witness the apprentices who have come through a new fast-track scheme that we’re backing expertly laying rows of bricks on one of ...
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Markets
Later living schemes serve LGBT community
New retirement living schemes are set to serve LGBT community needs.
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Professional
Women in Property finalists say industry has a way to go
Following 2019 awards, previous finalists give their views on changing attitudes to women in the industry
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Insight
An industry for LGBTQ+ graduates
This is the time of year when most graduates traditionally start work following the completion of their undergraduate or post-graduate studies. It is an exciting month and a time when they start their career in their chosen profession, gain further independence, meet new people and start developing their professional experience. ...
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Online
Q&A with RESI trailblazer Ayesha Ofori
Ayesha Ofori has launched PropElle which is a platform that offers property education, practical advice and guidance to women who invest in property.
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Professional
Property firms rally to combat the mental ill-health epidemic
The property industry is starting to do its bit to tackle the mental ill-health epidemic. Companies are discovering that as well as helping to overcome issues unique to the sector, investing in the wellbeing of employees improves retention rates and productivity.
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Insight
Helping people find true value
It’s easy to take employment for granted. We establish a routine, learn new things, gain skills, make friends, earn money and progress through life. While this is a journey familiar to so many, for others this can seem out of reach.
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Insight
Mentoring can be of huge benefit
Throughout their careers, most people will have received some level of career advice, be it from a manager, a friend, a parent or a colleague.
