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At Cushman & Wakefield, we believe that ‘life is what we make it’. That’s why we strive to make an impact with everything we do, all around the world. We believe that diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) is everyone’s responsibility and that each of us has a unique role to play – the impact starts with us.

Cushman & Wakefield is committed to building a diverse and engaged workforce and supporting an inclusive environment where our colleagues can do their best work. We believe that embracing new perspectives helps us solve problems, create opportunities and develop new ideas. Bringing together all our colleagues from across the globe of different cultures, backgrounds and experiences within Cushman & Wakefield is an important part of our identity.

OUR DEI APPROACH

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Global Approach & Strategic Priorities

At Cushman & Wakefield, we know it takes intentional commitment and accountability to achieve progress. We are focused on creating long-term sustainable change through a DEI strategy that addresses the systems, policies and key decision points that influence company culture. Our holistic global DEI strategy focuses on making a positive impact for our workforce, workplace and the marketplace.

Regional Focus

As a global company, we know that DEI means something different depending on where you are in the world. To ensure we are establishing the right priorities to address the biggest opportunities, we maintain regional DEI councils that operate in the Americas, EMEA and APAC. Each Council is chaired by the regional CEO and made up of senior leaders who represent a broad range of diversity, various lines of businesses and geographic locations in the region. We are excited about the collective impact we can make as we further our culture as where all belong and thrive. Together, we make it inclusive.

Strategic External Partnerships

An important component of Cushman & Wakefield’s global DEI strategy is leveraging industry partnerships to deepen our ability to address needs across multiple dimensions of diversity including, gender, race/ethnicity, LGBTQ+, disability, veterans and social mobility.

Our DEI external partners are reputable, best-in-class organizations with DEI subject matter expertise and align to colleague engagement and development, candidate sourcing and recruitment, client engagement, thought leadership and branding and visibility. Cushman & Wakefield currently maintains 15 strategic DEI relationships to further our impact.

IDPwD’s purpose is to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. More personally, it is a day when each of us can pause and reflect on the individual and collective roles we can play in identifying and addressing discrimination, marginalization, exclusion and inaccessibility that many people with disabilities face.

Our Leading with Education and Awareness of Disabilities (LEAD) Employee Resource Group (ERG) is one way we bring our inclusive culture to life. LEAD’s mission is to cultivate a work environment that erases the barriers holding back people affected by disabilities. We are proud to showcase the impact our teams make in disability inclusion Asia Pacific, Europe and the Americas.

 

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Gender Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Cushman & Wakefield, we prioritise inclusivity to empower every individual, irrespective of gender or identity, fostering a culture that enhances collective potential and attracts top-tier talent.

Through our global initiatives like the Women's Integrated Network (WIN), we're committed to advancing gender diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the commercial real estate sector.
View our WEGEA Employer Statement here. 

 

 

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Disability Action Plan

Cushman & Wakefield is proud to launch our Disability Action Plan (DAP) in Australia. This marks a transformative milestone in our ongoing commitment to creating a more inclusive, accessible, and equitable future for our colleagues, clients, and communities.

Our DAP is more than just a policy—it’s a promise. A promise to align our workplaces, culture, and business practices with our long-term vision of inclusivity, guided by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies.

Through collaboration with industry experts, advocacy groups, and the dedication of our talented teams, we are driving positive change—fostering workplaces and communities where diversity is embraced, and belonging is amplified.

At Cushman & Wakefield, we will never settle for anything less than inclusion. 
Download the DAP Here.

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We're excited to launch our IWD e-book featuring more than 30 incredible women from Cushman & Wakefield's Women’s Integrated Network (WIN) Employee Resource Group (ERG) answering questions from what inspires them to what advice they'd give their younger self and more. The e-book illustrates some of the many ways our colleagues are inspiring inclusion around the globe.

We value all aspects of our global diversity and appreciate global colleagues. Our colleagues around the world share a relentless commitment to both ideas and action, from delivering exceptional client service to making an impact in our communities. As we continue our DEI journey, we are committed to:

• Fostering an inclusive and equitable environment where all our colleagues can do their best work, contribute to the success of the business and thrive.
• Ensuring that the diversity of our organization reflects the world in which we live, with a particular focus on increasing diversity at the leadership levels.
• Attracting, retaining, developing and advancing a diverse mix of talent at all levels of the organization.
• Equipping colleagues with experiences, education and resources that inspire curiosity and build confidence while supporting their learning and development.

Employees by Gender (as of 2022)

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Employees by Generation (as of 2022)

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Employees by Race/Ethnicity in the U.S. (as of 2022)

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All of us are responsible for creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels that they belong, are safe and can be their authentic selves. To help every colleague understand their responsibility, we have implemented global policies on anti-harassment and anti-discrimination, diversity, equity, and inclusion and vendor supplier integrity.

 

Employee Resource Groups

Our nine Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are an important part of our infrastructure at Cushman & Wakefield. With 4,000+ members around the world, our ERGs are company-funded, employee-led teams of volunteers with a common identity along with allies that support their mission.


The ERGs contribute to advancing the DEI strategy and to the success of the business by helping to raise DEI awareness, foster employee engagement and inclusion, build community and a sense of belonging. Each year, our ERGs host events around commercial impact, community involvement, education and development, recruitment and workplace culture and celebrate DEI observances.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

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Our demonstrated values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion directly impact our colleagues, clients, suppliers and business. We are proud to be an employer of choice.

SUPPLIER DIVERSITY

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NEWS

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