Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2019 | Cushman & Wakefield

Representing Employees Across the Firm

We are focused on attracting, hiring, retaining and developing top talent, and have built a network of ERGs that reflect our people across the firm. ERGs are voluntary, employee-led groups who join together at work based on shared characteristics, life experiences or interests. These groups foster diverse and inclusive workplaces aligned with our organization’s values, objectives and business practices. In 2019, our extensive ERG network continued to grow with the launch of four new groups in the Americas, increased membership and the expansion of several groups globally. In 2020, we’re introducing two more groups: Leading with Education & Awareness of Disabilities (LEAD) and Parent & Caregivers Together (PACT).

Our ERGs often serve as internal consultants to help us shape policies and better serve the needs of diverse groups of employees. For example, our leadership partnered with UNITY to create and implement LGBTQ+-friendly policies, including requiring vendors to follow the firm’s anti- LGBTQ+ discrimination guidelines and providing tools and resources to HR in order to actively recruit members of the LGBTQ+ community. For these efforts, Cushman & Wakefield received a perfect score of 100 for the second consecutive year on the 2020 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, earning the distinction of a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality. Our ERGs are highly valued at our firm as they empower employees to connect creatively with colleagues to host events, provide educational opportunities, and share ideas to elevate the employee experience.

We couldn’t be prouder of achieving top marks from the HRC Foundation, which reflects a tremendous effort on the part of our LGBTQ+ colleagues and allies here at Cushman &Wakefield. Amore diverse workforce reflects our clients, creates more opportunities for innovation and helps us to better understand markets on local and global levels.

Janice O’Neill Global Head of Talent Management and Diversity

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