CREW Network Releases Latest Industry Research White Paper

November 17, 2017

CREW Network is proud to be the leading producer of research on women in the industry, and we are excited to share our latest white paper, Diversity: The Business Advantage – Best Practices for Gender Equity and Inclusion in Commercial Real Estate.

After reviewing hundreds of testimonials and conducting extensive research, the 2017 CREW Network Industry Research Committee selected 10 companies from Canada, the U.K. and U.S. to profile for case studies. The case studies outline the companies’ representation of women employees, top executives, and board members, as well as notable employee programs, networking and interest groups, mentoring and sponsorship programs, and flexible work arrangements.

Each of the companies have benefitted from improvements in gender equity and more diverse workforces. Many have seen increases in profits and stock performance. Others have been more successful in recruiting and retaining women. All have experienced gains from the greater creativity, critical thinking and innovation that comes from diverse teams.

In the white paper, we also outline the gender gap in commercial real estate, the business case for diversity, and tips and action items for employers, women, leaders—and anyone—to improve gender equity and inclusion.

Upcoming Events

Carbon-Neutral Boston 2050: How will Commercial Real Estate Respond?
January 22, 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Choate Hall Stewart LLP
Two International Place, Boston MA

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How will the Commercial Real Estate sector participate in achieving City’s goal to be carbon neutral by 2050? Alison Brizius, Director of Climate and Environmental Planning for the City of Boston will be joining us to talk about this updated Plan.
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Cocktails with Housing & Community Development
January 28, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Vintage Lounge
72 Broad Street, Boston MA

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Please join us for CREW Boston's Housing & Community Development Committee's Cocktail Social in January at Vintage Lounge to ring in 2020.
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Commercial Real Estate Global Economic Outlook
January 29, 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
First American Title - National Commercial Services
Prudential Center, 800 Boylston Street, Ste. 2820, Boston MA

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Join CREW Boston for a members only CREW Network interactive webinar with Heidi Learner Chief Economist, Savills as she examines the trends and drivers for 2020.
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Making Connections in 2020
February 5, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Digitas
40 Water Street, Boston MA

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CREW Boston would like to help you expand your network in 2020. Members are cordially invited as we welcome new members and honor members of the CREW Boston Legacy Council for a night of networking in Digitas’ new offices atop 40 Water Street.
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Prior Events

Kendall Square Development Update and Hard Hat Walking Tour
October 10, 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
The CREW Development Project Management Group held a successful Hard Hat tour of Kendall Square on October 10th. The evening started with presentations from Maureen McCaffrey of MITIMCo, Melissa Schrock of Boston Properties and Michelle Lower of Alexandria Real Estate. Participants were able to hear about the development projects which are transforming the Kendall Square area. Project team members including Architects, Engineers, Contractors and Project Managers then led a hard hat tour of MITIMCo's SOMA development and Boston Properties' Akamai Headquarters.
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Tour of Harvard University’s Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Campus Center
July 25, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
On July 25th, Harvard’s Director of Capital Projects, Shirin Karanfiloglu, Director of Common Spaces, Julie Crites, and Program Coordinator for Common Spaces, Tracey Daley, led a group of CREW members around Harvard’s new Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Campus Center. Shirin, Julie and Tracey shared details about the history of the original building, Harvard’s vision for creating a center of campus that is also open to the public, and the constraints of performing the renovation while the building was occupied. A few of our CREW members had worked on the project and shared their own insights into aspects of the design and the selection of furniture.
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A Conversation with Lisa Wieland, Massachusetts Port Authority’s CEO
October 3, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
On October 3rd at the Fairmont Copley, Lisa Wieland, Massport’s new CEO spoke to an engaged audience to hear about her role and upcoming initiatives. It ended with a fireside chat with CREW Boston President, Jill Sharif.
As Lisa stepped into her role this past August, her goals are to enhance the customer experience, maintain strong business relationships and optimize best practices for the organization.
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