Working better, together.
We have established a series of Diversity Networks across our business, each committed to making a positive difference to our clients, people and industry.
Gender Balance
Interfaith & Multicutural
LGBTQ+
Social Mobility
Workability
Gender Balance
Driving positive change to foster an environment where all genders have equal opportunities.
We are aware that more needs to be done within the real estate sector, and indeed, our company, to address gender imbalance. We know that this is not only a matter of doing the right thing but a necessity in order to improve the service we offer our clients and increase our levels of innovation by unlocking the diverse talents of all of our people. Our Gender Balance working group exists to promote gender equality, break down current gender barriers and educate young women about a career in property.Key Contact
Interfaith & Multicutural
We are an ensemble of talents representing different cultures, ethnicities, languages, beliefs and traditions.
The focus of our multicultural and interfaith networks is to broaden awareness of these aspects of life, recognising that by embracing them, and understanding the value that each of them bring to our combined expertise and insights, we will be better able to unlock opportunities, potential and success for our people and clients.
By better understanding how cultures and beliefs influence the perspectives, requirements and actions of our people, our clients and networks, and the communities in which we work, we can bring greater depth and broader reach to how we approach projects and solve problems. In turn, this will foster greater creativity, innovation and inclusion to how we operate as a business and how we deliver the highest quality services to our clients.
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LGBTQ+
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where all individuals can thrive, regardless of their sexual orientation.
Our LGBTQ+ working group is committed to promoting inclusivity, equality and support for all LGBTQ+ individuals within Lambert Smith Hampton and the wider property industry. We want to continue creating a culture where everyone feels comfortable and safe to thrive. Our focus is to work with external partners and key stakeholders to raise awareness of the challenges that LGBTQ+ individuals face whilst providing the support needed to allow individuals to thrive.Key Contact
Social Mobility
Advocating and implementing initiatives that allow individuals from all backgrounds opportunity to improve their economic and social circumstances.
We are taking steps to remove the socioeconomic barriers to employment by adopting a supportive and inclusive recruitment methodology that ensures an equal opportunities approach that resonates through our business and into our sector.Key Contact
Workability
Not all disabilities are visible. We are committed to promoting inclusivity, accessibility and support for all individuals with disabilities in the workplace.
Our mission is to raise awareness of the challenges that colleagues with disabilities across Lambert Smith Hampton face, to identify barriers, recommend solutions and drive forward policy to better create a level playing field on which everyone can reach their full potential.Key Contact
Our EDI Partners
Real Estate Balance
Real Estate Balance (REB) was formed in 2015 to address gender imbalance at senior levels in real estate businesses. Through our partnership with REB, it enables our colleagues to access a range of programmes, campaigns and events to support progress on all aspects of diversity and inclusion, including driving cultural change and identifying best practices that can be shared.
Real Estate Balance HomepageOur EDI Partners
PREACH INCLUSION
PREACH Inclusion is an organisation promoting more ethnic diversity in the property and planning sectors. Partnering with them will support us to network and knowledge share with hundreds of property professionals who are also looking to create an open and inclusive culture where all employees can bring their best selves to work and deploying initiatives that support everyone to achieve their full potential.
PREACH Inclusion HomepageOur EDI Partners
Open Plan
We are a proud signatory of the Property Week Open Plan Diversity Charter. Our EDI network, LSH Together, forms a large part of our commitment to this charter.
Our EDI Partners
The Early Careers Foundation
The Early Careers Foundation are committed to creating a society where talent, not background, determines a young person’s career success. They believe that early careers can be a fantastic leveller for young people, however, outdated career guidance, lack of connections in a culture of ‘who you know’, low starting salaries and limiting entry requirements are all holding back talented young people. Across LSH, we have more than 70 colleagues who have signed up as a mentor to support a young person over the next 12 months.
The Early Careers Foundation HomepageOur EDI Partners
DISABILITY CONFIDENT
Disability Confident is creating a movement of change, encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people.
Disability ConfidentOur Strategic Framework
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Our Business
We systematically review existing corporate processes and policies, and implement agreed best practice to attract, develop and retain talent.
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Our Community
We’re always looking for new ways to enhance our interactions with diverse customers, suppliers and communities; working with our EDI network partners on initiatives that will help us raise the bar.
- Our EDI Policy
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Our Environment
We are encouraging the collection of EDI data to establish benchmark, support reporting and inform our ongoing strategy for change.
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Our People
We're committed to creating a safe space to kick start conversations, inspire change and embed networking groups, to help create a working environment where everyone can realise their full potential.