All Open Plan articles – Page 8
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InsightSay hello to the future – sign up to our Diversity Charter
Since we launched our Open Plan diversity campaign in June 2014, the response has been overwhelming, with support and interest coming in from all parts of the property industry.
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InsightWe will work together to attract the best young talent
According to research released by RICS earlier this month, we are facing a skills shortage of such proportions that it will threaten nearly 30,000 new building projects within the next five years.
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InsightConstruction needs diverse talents to thrive
It’s no secret that as construction in London gathers pace, skilled workers are in demand. By April, KPMG predicts we’ll be 150,000 skilled workers short in London and the South East.
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ProfessionalCollege opening new pathways into property
How the College of Estate Management is providing a non-traditional route into property
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Online
Deloitte calls for LGBT ‘allies’
Deloitte has renewed a call for employees to sign up to become LGBT allies as part of a new programme.
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OnlineA focus on diversity can boost recruitment
If companies within the property industry pay greater attention to boosting diversity, their companies will prosper says Andrew Deverell-Smith, chief executive of recruitment agency Deverell Smith.
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ProfessionalWomen in Property primes students for employment
The Association of Women in Property’s (WiP) annual National Student Awards have taught us many things, with all involved continuing to be delighted and impressed with the calibre of students.
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ProfessionalWhat happens when sixth-formers develop their own city?
A ULI UK scheme gave students a taste of a career in property.
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InsightOpen Plan: Property experts discuss survey findings
More than 100 senior property professionals met at the offices of law firm Charles Russell Speechlys to debate the findings of the groundbreaking Open Plan white paper.
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MarketsOpen Plan survey: The diversity facts laid bare
Real estate has a reputation for homogeneity, but the case for diversity is growing.
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OnlineMAPIC: JLL to sponsor retail diversity initiative
The International Council of Shopping Centres has agreed a deal with JLL for the agency to be the launch sponsor for ICSC’s European diversity initiative.
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OnlineCBRE recruits launch apprentice network
Two CBRE apprentices have created a network in order to promote knowledge sharing among those training in the property industry.
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ProfessionalMcNamara leads property’s Women of the Future
An outstanding retail agent has been recognised as an industry role model. Felicity Francis reports.
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OnlineCushman partner wins Women of the Future Award
Hannah McNamara, partner in Cushman Wakefield’s retail team, has won the inaugural Women of the Future Award for real estate, infrastructure and construction.
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InsightWe owe it to tomorrow’s talent to act on diversity today
The cut and thrust of the property world is one of its enduring features.
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InsightThe diversity lag for property
Professional services firms are leading the charge to foster inclusiveness in the workplace. Felicity Francis asks what lessons property can learn
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ProfessionalWomen in Property student awards finding placemakers of tomorrow
The Women in Property student awards celebrated diverse achievement. Felicity Francis reports
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OnlineProperty Week nominated for Stonewall award
Property Week has been nominated for an award by gay, lesbian and bisexual charity Stonewall for its work to increase diversity in the property industry.
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InsightProfessional opinion: Let’s celebrate sexual diversity in the workplace too
Diversity on any sports team is encouraged, fostered and in many cases crucial to the success of the team. Without a strong opening batsman, a lightning-fast bowler and a reliable wicket keeper, a cricket team will never excel.
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ProfessionalLegal profession offers a lesson in diversity
It is not uncommon to find that women property lawyers outnumber men in legal firms
