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Diversity, equity and inclusion

Now, more than ever, there is a moral and an economic imperative to embrace and embed equity in society and in the workplace. The built and natural environments are critical in delivering environmental and social justice.

We aim to be an accountable and influential leader, regulator and employer that understands and adapts to global cultures and the wealth of experience that diversity brings whilst ensuring that RICS employees, members and firms value and embrace a culture of belonging.

Upon a framework of commitment, value and governance, RICS can and will help to shape an inclusive profession where everyone can thrive, realise their potential and deliver positive social impact.

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Diversity and Inclusion Leadership

A knowledge hub for our articles and case studies showing how and why we must champion diversity and inclusion in the profession.

Latest DEI news

Webinar

Global Lone Working in Surveying Webinar

Surveying Safely and Soundly: Empowering Lone Workers for Success

Webinar

Global Social Value within Construction Webinar

Addressing Inequality and Maximizing Social Value in Construction

Chair - Valuation Assurance Committee

Approx. 25 days per annum, remunerated

Making impact investment work: How capital can support society and the environment

Investors are increasingly interested in generating public benefit as well as returns. Experts at a recent WBEF webinar looked at what such investment has accomplished – and how it can develop.

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Update from Justin Young, RICS CEO - April 2024

I’m writing this while reflecting on a busy March, including my first visit to MIPIM. The annual real estate event is an opportunity to meet members, and it was fantastic to chat with the 200 RICS professionals who attended our reception.

Conference

Africa Conference

The conference will revolve around our three leading themes of sustainability, innovation, and diversity. Our sessions and speakers aim to provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to tackle these challenges and shape the future of the built environment on the continent.

E-Learning

Team Diversity and Inclusion

This e-learning course has been designed to enhance the skills for any professional who wants to promote diversity and inclusion within their organisation.

Update from Justin Young, RICS CEO - March 2024

This month sees RICS participating in the UN Environment Programme’s forum on buildings and climate in Paris from 7-8 March. We’ll be advocating for our Whole Life Carbon Assessment standards as a basis for an internationally-agreed measurement standard, as well as explaining how the profession.

Technology for Inclusive Real Estate

In this video discussion Andrew Knight interviews Róbert Kreschka and Tamás Méri from access4you.

Everyday life at work

Inclusive culture

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)

The profession needs to attract and retain the best talent, regardless of gender, race, disability, neurodiversity, class or socio-economic background, religion, sexual orientation or age.

Recruitment

Engage and attract new people to the industry from under-represented groups; best practice recruitment methods.

Addressing racial and religious inequity in the built environment

We are proud to highlight the insightful work of APC Candidate Yusuf Javaid on addressing racial and religious inequity in the built environment.

Workplace diversity: Addressing unconscious bias

Mandy St John Davey, the UK national chairman of Women in Property on why addressing unconscious bias is the first step to building a better workforce

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Employ an apprentice

Surveying apprenticeships

Culture

An inclusive culture where all staff engage with developing, delivering, monitoring and assessing diversity and inclusivity.

More female role models can and should become FRICS

Sharon Slinger FRICS explains how women should have their career achievements recognised with fellowship.

LGBT+ professionals tell us their story

Four inspirational LGBT+ surveyors tell us their stories, their struggles, their achievement, and how the profession has changed

Development

Focused development of individuals from a diverse background in order to encourage more diversity and inclusion within the surveying industry.

RICS Diversity and Inclusion Conference 2017

Hundreds of delegates turned out for the RICS Diversity and Inclusion Conference 2017. Watch highlights of sessions focused on the opportunities and challenges our industry is currently facing.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Talent and Skills

We are committed to reviewing and evaluating our education and qualifications framework to ensure they remain relevant - now, and in the future.