Colliers: Elevating Women in the Workplace

As we mark the third anniversary of our joining the CREW Pledge for Action, we continue to focus our efforts on the elements that foster long-term success for CRE professionals. Our Canadian and U.S. CEOs, Brian Rosen and Gil Borok respectively, are signatories of the CREW Pledge for Action, which aligns well with our North American Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategy.

We continue to strengthen our relationship with CREW to advance women in our industry and to provide opportunities for development. With over 180 active Colliers professionals in CREW, including CREW Network Past President Karen Whitt, our commitment is evident. For the 2024 CREW Network Convention in Vancouver, our office facilitated networking events. For 2024, we sponsored women across our organization to attend the CREW Emerging Leaders Retreat in San Antonio and the National Convention in Vancouver. At the National Convention, Colliers’ Brittany Block, Associate Vice President, Calgary Brokerage, and president of the CREW Calgary chapter, was honored with the 2024 CREW Impact Award for her contributions to advancing women in CRE.

Commitment to Mentorship and Development

Women are a key focus in Colliers’ mentorship and development programs. In 2024, women made up over 60% of the participants in our Management Essentials Program for new leaders, over 70% in our Management Development Program for mid-career professionals, and more than half of the participants in our Mentorship Program.

In Canada, we have already surpassed our 2025 global goal of 40% female representation in our workforce and in management roles. For the U.S., we have reached the 40% goal at the manager level and are close to reaching it for the overall population. In Canada and the U.S., women represent over 40% of our designated future leaders.

Employee Resource Groups

Our eight active employee resource groups (ERGs) foster inclusivity and belonging. The Women’s Network, our largest ERG, provides networking, mentorship, training, current events updates, discussions and volunteer opportunities. This year, it launched a professional development series featuring renowned guest speakers such as Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe on resilience and Erika Wasserman on financial well-being.

Equity Through Job Architecture

Colliers is enhancing transparency and fairness in career progression through our Job Architecture initiative, which standardizes job titles, roles, and competencies across the organization. This initiative supports an equitable compensation structure.

Third-Party Recognition

Colliers has been recognized as a Forbes' World's Best Employers 2024, TIME’s World’s Best Companies 2024, and GlobeSt.’s CRE's Best Places to Work 2024. These honors evidence Colliers' dedication to fostering a workplace culture that champions collaboration, belonging, and growth for its people.

Our enterprising culture sets us apart and we take great pride that it fosters an environment where our people feel valued and respected.