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Being an inclusive organisation where everyone has a voice, is of critical importance to Knight Frank.
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“The importance of being an inclusive organisation where everyone has a voice is at the heart of our business. As a partnership we are defined by our people and we are committed to creating a balanced and inclusive business which gives people the opportunity to perform at their best and be recognised for the individual value they bring. To ensure we attract, recruit, promote and retain people from a diverse talent pool we have developed a range of initiatives to create opportunities for a broader group of leaders for the future.”
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Our Business Balance groups - focused on Race & Faith, LGBTQ+, Gender and Health & Wellbeing - continue to spearhead a wide range of issues for Knight Frank colleagues and host an active programme of well-attended topical events. Our groups, together with our external specialist advisers in employee culture and inclusivity, review our policies and procedures to provide guidance and support towards achieving our future objectives and how we become a more inclusive firm. We are committed to ensuring that our six decision making boards are increasingly diversified, including having female representation (40%) and suitable Race & Faith representation by the end of our next financial year.
Following feedback through our employee surveys and drop-in sessions; we have launched a new family leave policy equalising enhanced family leave for parents of all genders. Parents will be offered the same opportunity to take up to 52 weeks of leave, at 26 weeks full basic pay. The length of service requirement has also been reduced from two years to one year. The aim is to allow everyone the same opportunity to enjoy this precious bonding time with their child in the early stages of their life, and be there to support their family. We hope that it will also help to better balance our business, reducing any potential unconscious bias in hiring / promotions, as all parents now have the same opportunities, to make the right choice for them.
Our latest graduate cohort is our largest ever and is a reflection of our commitment to shaping a more diverse industry in the years to come. We have also developed a Balanced Recruitment Framework which has been designed to maintain a fair and equal process when we recruit, assess and onboard people into our teams around the world. Through talent attraction we reach a diverse audience, the opportunity is presented to a wide range of talent and it resonates with a diverse audience who identify with the purpose & values of the firm.
Working with our LGBTQ+ group we introduced a new Gender Identity Pathway to our Private Medical Insurance scheme to provide access to specialist GPs and emotional support to those who need it in relation to gender dysphoria. This support has dramatically reduced waiting time to see specialists from 5 years to approximately two months
Our UK-Wide KFX programme is a cross-divisional initiative with representatives from all backgrounds, levels and service lines, who are empowered to develop new ideas to help shape the future of Knight Frank.
We introduced our ‘Leaders for Today’ management training programme in 2021. This programme is designed to support our teams in developing their leadership and management skills across Gender, Race & Faith, LGBTQ+, mental health, disability and wellbeing.
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The Race & Faith group champions equitable opportunities for colleagues so they can thrive. The purpose of the committee is to foster a culture of belonging, learning and awareness to deliver on our strategy to become a more diverse and inclusive business.
Knight Out’s ambition is for Knight Frank to be a property firm that encourages and embodies diversity in all its forms. The network seeks to support LGBTQ+ employees, advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusivity within the firm, and educate and empower allies.
Our Business Balance Health & Wellbeing group aim is to help our people achieve their full potential — and how we, as a business, can support our people to feel and perform at their best. Recent initiatives launched include shining a light on hidden disabilities, championing mental health and putting family first. We want everyone to feel supported throughout all aspects of life, know where they can access support and resources, and who to contact. Together, we are stronger.
Embracing equity means creating equal opportunities for everyone — acknowledging any imbalances in our culture to build a place where all our people feel they belong. We want to inspire change to make sure we can all start on equal footing. By being more aware and empathetic towards the experiences of those around us, we’ll move us closer to our goal of gender equality in the industry and at Knight Frank.
Helping to make the real estate industry a more inclusive environment for people of all abilities. Our goal is to help increase opportunities and support for those with a disability, neurodiversity, mental ill-health, or long-term health condition within the industry.
AccessiblePRS is a property consultancy, specialising in accessibility in the rental sector.
Global experts in mental health and MHFA (Mental Health First Aid England) – rolling out a new mental health champions training programme for Knight Frank colleagues in 2023
A networking organisation for LGBTQ+ property professionals
Gendered Intelligence is a registered charity that works to increase understandings of gender diversity and improve the lives of trans people.
Membership of the global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network, to support employees with hidden disabilities across its UK business.
Leaders in the field of neurodiversity – working in partnership to undertake neurodiversity workplace assessments and training workshops.
Our LGBTQ+ Balance group is working with Stonewall for Knight Frank to become an accredited top 100 LGBTQ+ inclusive employee
We are delighted to partner with the Green Commute Initiative, an award winning Social Enterprise, and the provider of our Cycle to Work Scheme. The scheme is offered to employees as a tax-free benefit all year round, with the dual purpose of promoting health & wellbeing and reducing the impact of environmental pollution.
Corporate business membership providing guidance and consultancy on becoming a disability confident employer, ensuring our workspaces, websites and digital spaces are accessible for all
Campaigning for diversity and inclusion - signatory of its ‘CEO Commitments on Diversity’: 110 senior industry leaders’ 10 commitments on diversity
A partnership to offer employees company funded access to GPs specifically trained in menopause and a 12-month care plan.
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