We envision a more diverse commercial real estate industry where our professionals demographically reflect our client communities
The Commercial Real Estate Diversity Collaborative is a volunteer organization comprised of representatives from many organizations and companies, along with individual members from the commercial real estate industry, partners, and students. Our mission is to facilitate a more diverse commercial real estate industry where our professionals demographically reflect our client communities. We will do this by bridging resources and professional partners with the diverse talent of students and young professionals in the Greater Twin Cities Metro.
Benefits of Workplace Diversity
Increased Innovation & Creativity
Bringing together workers with different qualifications, backgrounds and expereinces makes for more effective, creative problem-solving and breeds innovation.
More Qualified Workforce
Recruiting from a broader, diverse set of candidates makes companies more likely to hire the best and brightest in the market.
Better Adaptability
As the demographics of our nation continue to change, diverse business will be better prepared to meet the needs of clients, communities and employees.
Reduced Turnover
Failing to create an inclusive, discrimination-free workplace can foster a hostile work environment that can cause valuable, qualified workers to leave, thereby increasing turnover costs.
Increased Market Share
Diverse workforces can more effectively market to clients from different races, ethnicities, genders or sexual orientations, thereby increasing market share.