Occupier_News_Q1-2018_US

EVENTS

International Women’s Day

Cushman & Wakefield supported International Women’s Day on March 8 and celebrated the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women around the world, and the call for accelerated gender parity. Several of our teams and offices are recognizing IWD. While there are too many to name, here are a few highlights: >> This year, we are inviting all employees to share their stories on International Women’s Day and beyond by taking part in our #PressforProgress social media campaign. A dedicated web page will showcase stories, photos, and videos about the way we #PressforProgress. On this page you’ll also find simple instructions for how you can add your content. We encourage all colleagues to read these posts about women’s achievements and aspirations.

>> In the Americas, the Women’s Integrated Network (WIN) is reflecting on influential women, both past and present, who are champions of progress. Several WIN chapters will be hosting IWD celebrations and volunteering today. The Chicago Chapter is hosting a clothing drive during their event benefitting Dress for Success, a nonprofit organization that provides professional attire and development services for women. >> A number of our APAC offices, from Singapore to Japan, are hosting events featuring prominent leaders in their countries, in the business world, and within our firm to discuss #PressforProgress and its impact on our business. Thailand is providing IWD bags to colleagues, and making a donation to their local “Friends of Women Foundation.” >> India will host a “Diversity Week”’ with various activities such as a women’s breakfast, fireside chat about #PressforProgress, and a women’s leadership program to celebrate diversity and inclusion. >> Staff and clients are gathering in major markets across Australia around IWD’s theme of #PressforProgress by hosting a series of events to discuss careers, experiences, and more with leading women in the business. >> Greater China is focusing on recognizing women’s contributions to the firm and promoting the importance of women’s health and well-being through a series of interactive workshops. Activities such as sending flowers to colleagues, fashion, and DIY beauty workshops have been organized to help women enjoy the special day.

>> In the UK, George Roberts , Head of UK & Ireland, and the Gender sub-group of Inspire, the UK’s diversity and inclusion initiative, will discuss our commitment to champion equality at our firm and change in the wider industry. Our colleagues will also run online sessions on a variety of topics across numerous service lines, and there will be a panel discussion about “The Five Unanswered Questions on Gender.” >> Our business in Sweden is hosting a client event focused on a new workplace trends report, Nordic Office – a Preview of the Future. Agneta Jacobsson , Head of Sweden, will moderate the panel discussion about the report and gender equality at the event.

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