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An emphasis on diversity of talent in an equitable, safe and inclusive workplace that is guided by our RISE values–Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence.
Overview
People are the heart of CBRE, critical to the success of our company. We aim to create opportunities so all people thrive by focusing on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives, learning and development, workplace safety and wellbeing, and community impact.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
One way we foster an environment where everyone can belong is through our Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRGs). With over 20,000 members worldwide across 18 EBRGs, we embrace the diverse dimensions of our people across gender, race and ethnicity, LGBTQ+ identity, disability and military/veteran status.
In addition, our DE&I Councils and Steering Committees support our business segments and lines of business at the local and regional levels. Our Global Executive Inclusion Council includes senior leaders committed to driving DE&I outcomes.
Learn more about our EBRGs, and diversity, equity and inclusion at CBRE on our careers site.
We invest in our employees’ development. The core of our strategy is the view that development happens through three key activities: on-the-job learning (70%), coaching (20%) and formal training (10%). We provide employees with resources that support them in developing skills to maximize performance in their current role as well as for future roles.
Workplace Safety and Wellbeing
We integrate employee wellbeing into every business decision, so our people experience a caring workplace culture and return home safe and well at the end of every workday. We set global standards and policies, cultivate senior leadership who establish a strong tone and ensure accountability, continually improve our safety outcomes, and share what we’ve learned as a thought leader in employee experience.
i. CBRE Commitment to Health and Safety
ii. CBRE Commitment to Wellbeing
CBRE Cares
CBRE Cares is our company’s global program to engage employees through their time, talent and financial support. From volunteering and donating to supporting disaster relief efforts, our incredible network of employees around the world are making a difference in the communities where we live and work.
Our corporate philanthropic strategy focuses on three main areas: tackling climate change as part of our environmental sustainability initiatives, increasing educational and career opportunities for underrepresented populations in the commercial real estate industry as part of our commitment to DE&I, and bettering the communities where we work.
CBRE also supports employees facing financial hardship due to natural disasters through our Employee Resilience Fund.