Diversity in the workplace has become a hot topic across industries globally, and the real estate sector is no exception. In Asia, efforts are being made to create a more diverse workforce, and PropertyGuru Group is at the forefront of this movement.
According to data gathered by McKinsey & Company, businesses with diverse workforces are more likely to outperform their peers financially. However, the report also notes that while progress has been made, there is still room for improvement. In Asia, only 16 percent of board members are women, compared to the global average of 20 percent.
With 34 nationalities in its workforce, PropertyGuru takes pride in having 65 percent women employees. Furthermore, one-third of its board of directors are women, indicating a commitment to diversity at the highest levels.
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